Daily report, 2026 March 31

DAILY REPORT Tuesday
March 31, 2026

39th Legislative
Day

House Budget & Research Office (404) 656-5050

The House will reconvene for its 40th Legislative Day on Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 a.m. The Rules Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m.

Today on the Floor

Motions to Insist
HB 974 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Bill Summary: HB 974, the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, is set by a revenue estimate of $38.5 billion, an increase of $738 million or 1.95 percent over the FY 2026 original budget. The bill and tracking sheet may be found on the House Budget and Research Office website.

Authored By: Rep. Jon Burns (159th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Open

Motions to Insist: (A motion to insist sends the bill back to the Senate for consideration.)

Motions to Agree
HB 14 State symbols; cornbread as official state bread; designate
Bill Summary: HB 14 creates the 'Georgia Music Office and Music Ready Communities Act,' which establishes the Georgia Music Office within the Department of Economic Development to support the growth of Georgia's music industry.

The office will facilitate industry development by attracting music professionals and retaining Georgia music businesses and musicians, while serving as a liaison between music professionals and government agencies. A director with industry experience will be appointed by the Department of Economic Development commissioner, and the department is authorized to implement rules and regulations regarding the office.

The Georgia Music Office will oversee the Music Friendly Georgia Certified Communities Program, which certifies cities and counties that educate local leaders and stakeholders about the Georgia Music Office. Certified cities and counties will promote music-related economic development through advisory boards and workshops.

Authored By: Rep. Kasey Carpenter (4th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Open

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 165

Income tax credit; business enterprises for leased motor vehicles; repeal and reserve
Bill Summary: HB 165 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-3, relating to sales and use tax, by eliminating language that excludes the local portion of sales and use tax from a 50 percent exemption on the sales price of a manufactured home that has been converted to real property.

Authored By: Rep. Lehman Franklin (160th)

Rule Applied: Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

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HB 535

Penal institutions; credit for time served regarding probation revocation sentencing; provide
Bill Summary: HB 535, Section 1, clarifies that fentanyl trafficking requires possession of four or more grams of fentanyl or any salt, isomer, or salt of an isomer thereof. Numerous maximum fines are increased, and maximum fines and terms of imprisonment are set.

Section 2 addresses the Georgia Court of Appeals' case in Kellum v. State (2023). Regarding time served calculations for a person who has been incarcerated, that person will be given full credit for each day served in confinement, since the date of the commission of the violation, per O.C.G.A. 1710-11, excluding time tolled per O.C.G.A. 42-8-36.

Authored By: Rep. Tyler Smith (18th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 668

Crimes and offenses; change references to assistance and guide dogs to service dogs
Bill Summary: HB 668, also known as the 'Mara Jade Act,' extends the right to the use of service dogs to physically or mentally impaired persons. "Service dogs" are defined as domestic canines trained to assist with tasks associated with one's disability. Dogs are not considered service dogs if they have been trained solely to provide comfort, companionship, or emotional support to someone regardless of disability status.

The bill provides penalties for crimes against service dogs, which includes interference, harm, and aggravated harm or causing death. The bill establishes penalties and fines for each offense, and allows the court to order restitution to the owner of a service dog when applicable.

Individuals that raise and train service dogs must adhere to certain standards. Anyone that misrepresents themselves to use or train a service dog will be guilty of a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a maximum $2,000 fine and/or 30 days imprisonment.

Authored By: Rep. Brad Thomas (21st)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 858

Cobb County; State Court; change compensation and number of certain staff of solicitorgeneral
Bill Summary: HB 858 revises the compensation and number of certain staff of the solicitor general of the Cobb County State Court.

Authored By: Rep. Terry Cummings (39th)

Rule Applied:

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 1070 Income tax; increase and extend a credit for expenditures on maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads
Bill Summary: HB 1070 amends O.C.G.A. 48-7-40.34, relating to tax credits for Class III railroads, to increase the per mile of railroad owned or leased rate used to calculate the credit limit for the program from $3,500 to $5,000. Both the sunset date for the program, as well as the window for which the credit is transferable, is extended to from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2028.

Authored By: Rep. Leesa Hagan (156th)

Rule Applied: Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 1077 Sales and use tax; exemption for sales of tickets, fees, and charges of admission to certain museums and fine arts performances or exhibitions at nonprofit facilities; extend sunset date
Bill Summary: HB 1077 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-3, relating to exemptions to sales and use taxes, by extending the sunset date for a sales tax exemption on the sale of tickets or charges for admission to a fine arts performance or exhibition from December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2032.
The bill extends the sales and use tax exemption to sales of tickets, fees, or charges for admission to

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the Georgia National Fair at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter.

Authored By: Rep. Noel Williams (148th)

Rule Applied: Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 1121 Cordele Judicial Court; change certain terms of court
Bill Summary: HB 1121 revises the terms of court for the Cordele Judicial Circuit to January 1 and July 1.

Authored By: Rep. Noel Williams (148th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 1185 Courts; certain shareholder claims to be brought before the Georgia State-wide Business Court; provide
Bill Summary: HB 1185, relating to the jurisdiction of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, permits a corporation through its bylaws to require internal entity claims such as proceedings related to court-ordered inspection of corporate records to be brought solely and exclusively in the business court.

Additionally, internal entity claims are permitted to be heard in the Business Court if the entity is a public company, a private company that conducts particular federal securities actions, or an entity composed exclusively of individuals or entities who would otherwise qualify as particular accredited investors under federal law.

Authored By: Rep. Chuck Efstration (104th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 1193 Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026; enact
Bill Summary: HB 1193, known as the 'Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026,' expands state-wide literacy infrastructure, funding, and accountability across grades Kindergarten through third.
Section 1-2 provides for a grant to local public schools with grades Kindergarten through third to receive funding for one school-based literacy coach. The State Board of Education, in collaboration with the Office of Student Achievement, will establish the qualification and duties for school- based literacy coaches. A few notable duties include spending no less than 70 percent of the school day working directly with students and teachers, and coaching educators on evidence-based practices and modeling instruction.
Section 1-3 provides regional literacy coaches and leadership literacy coaches in Georgia's 16 regional education services agencies (RESAs) to work with school-based literacy coaches throughout the state.
Section 1-4 requires the Professional Standards Commission (PSC) will establish a literacy coaching endorsement for teachers and other certificated professional personnel.
Section 2 amends the 'Georgia Early Literacy and Dyslexia Act' by requiring unified literacy plans for districts and charter schools, mandating high-quality K-3 instructional materials aligned to the science of reading (with escalating requirements tied to state funding by 2029-2030), and restructuring how universal reading screeners are selected and updated.
Beginning January 1, 2027, the PSC will review state-approved educator preparation programs compliance with curricula and instruction conforming to the science of reading, among other criteria, and report any significant findings to the various governing bodies and the legislature by November 1 of each year.
The Code section further creates new state leadership roles, the state literacy director and Georgia literacy coach coordinator within the Office of Student Achievement.

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Article 4 establishes the Georgia Literacy Task Force within the Office of Student Achievement. This standing task force, under the leadership of the new state literacy director, will be integral in selecting K-3 high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), comprehensive professional learning, and universal reading screeners.

Section 2-5 repeals the Georgia Council on Literacy on December 31, 2026.

Section 3-3 requires local school systems to offer a full-day Kindergarten program. The bill outlines early grade entry and readiness expectations by requiring children to attend Kindergarten before entering first grade (with a readiness-based exception), encouraging school/home study beginning at age five, and requiring first-grade readiness assessments and reporting. This section revises placement/promotion/retention rules, and strengthens intervention and parent notification processes when students are significantly at risk of not reaching reading proficiency.

This Code further allows parents or guardians to choose to enroll their child in Georgia's voluntary pre-K program if the child is either four or five years old by September 1. It makes clear that eligible children must be allowed to enroll if a parent requests it, but a child can only participate in the program for one year. The bill ensures that both four and five-year-olds are treated equally when it comes to selection for available pre-K spots.

Authored By: Rep. Chris Erwin (32nd)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 1275 Medical practice; ensure that stem cell therapies are used to advance medical treatments and improve patient outcomes in an ethical manner that does not involve stem cells derived from aborted fetuses
Bill Summary: HB 1275 allows for use of non-FDA approved stem cell therapies under specified conditions.

Authored By: Rep. Mark Newton (127th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 1374 Insurance; methods of payment to healthcare providers; provide certain requirements
Bill Summary: HB 1374 addresses the ability for a healthcare provider to choose the method in which they receive payment from an insurance company. Section 2 of the bill clarifies prequalification requirements, and contract bidding and renewal processes.

Authored By: Rep. Lee Hawkins (27th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

HB 1504 Dekalb County; State Court; authorize the charge and collection of technology fees Bill Summary: HB 1504 authorizes the DeKalb County State Court to collect a technology fee.

Authored By: Rep. Omari Crawford (89th)

Rule Applied:

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

SB 293

License Plates for Certain Veterans; the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; increase
Bill Summary: SB 293 relates to potential fraud by used motor vehicle dealers and the use of unregistered motor vehicles. Section 1A authorizes the Department of Revenue (DOR) to issue permits for the limited operation of unregistered motor vehicles. Permits will be for 12 months and may be interchanged from vehicle to vehicle.

Such permits must be carried in the vehicle, which is authorized to operate up to two miles from the point of departure listed on the application during daylight hours. Applicants must provide proof of liability insurance and either a surety bond of at least $50,000 or a current license as a used motor
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vehicle parts dealer. DOR is authorized to refuse to issue, suspend, or revoke permits and may promulgate relevant rules and regulations.

The bill classifies the following acts as felonies: making, selling, or issuing a license plate or revalidation decal (Section 1-1); falsifying the odometer reading, the date a vehicle was sold, or the date a security interest or lien was created on a certificate of title (Sections 1-10 and 1-11); and tampering with an odometer reading (Section 1-12). The minimum fine for the latter is increased from $1,500 to $10,000.

The bill increases penalties for the following acts to include a fine up to $750 and/or confinement for up to 12 months: altering, obscuring, removing, affixing, or failing to properly display a license plate with intent to conceal or misrepresent the vehicle or its owner (Sections 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, and 1-9).

Section 1-7 removes language providing for misdemeanor convictions for improperly displaying a license plate or temporary operating permit (TOP).

Section 1-6 requires a TOP to include the vehicle identification number of the vehicle to which it is assigned. It also requires DOR to prepare an annual report to the General Assembly on their activities related to fraud and suspected fraud.

Section 1-8 provides that dealer employees are authorized to use dealer plate numbers only on vehicles owned for purposes of sale or lease, for up to six months per vehicle. Starting July 1, 2027, dealer plates must be of a metal material and feature raised text and designs created by stamping dyes. Dealer application fees are increased from $62 to $80, and the fee for additional dealer plates is increased from $12 to $15.

Section 2-1 subjects the State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers to the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'

Section 2-2 requires dealer license applicants to be Georgia residents or list an agent for service of process who is a resident. The surety bond amount required is increased from $35,000 to $50,000.

Section 2-3 allows DOR to inspect the records and vehicles of licensed dealers.

Section 3 repeals conflicting laws.

Authored By: Sen. Lee Anderson (24th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

SB 535

Mental Health; the re-creation of community service boards; provide
Bill Summary: SB 535 updates provisions relating to community service boards (CSB). CSB executive directors can serve on governing boards, must be appointed by the commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and will become employees of the department.

Those serving as executive directors as of June 30, 2026 can continue as CSB employees if they choose to do so by August 1, 2026. CSB governing boards must incorporate minimum bylaws as established by the department.

Authored By: Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

Motions to Agree: (A motion to agree represents final passage of the bill.)

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Rules Calendar
HB 61 Motor vehicles; issuance of separate license plates for hearses and ambulances; provide
Bill Summary: HB 61 revises statute relating to unlawful squatting as well as the rights and duties of innkeepers. An innkeeper-guest contract will clearly state the terms under which a person may occupy the room and the person may be subject to removal for failing to comply with the contract. An innkeeper will not require a guest who stays for more than 90 consecutive days to vacate the guest's room or the premises until at least 10 days after written notice to vacate has been served onto the guest by the innkeeper.

Following any applicable grace period, an innkeeper may immediately deny a guest further access to the room. If a guest refuses to vacate, the innkeeper may execute and file an affidavit with the appropriate law enforcement agency and the law enforcement agency will treat the guest as a trespasser. When an innkeeper furnishes accommodations to a guest on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis, an innkeeper-guest relationship will be presumed to exist regardless of the guest's length of stay.

Provisions related to a complaint to remove persons unlawfully residing on or within real property are included in the bill, as well as appropriate law enforcement able to serve a writ of possession.

The bill requires a court of competent jurisdiction to order all court records related to dispossessory proceedings to be made unavailable to the public when the tenant has prevailed, has met all conditions of a settlement agreement, or three years have lapsed since its resolution.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Action:

Rep. Devan Seabaugh (34th) Motor Vehicles
Tabled

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 02-04-2025 Do Pass

HB 134

Sales and use tax; manufactured homes; revise and expand exemption
Bill Summary: HB 134 amends O.C.G.A. 48-7-40, 48-7-40.1, 48-7-40.2, 48-7-40.3, and 48-7-40.4, relating to the designation of counties as less developed areas for the purpose of qualifying for various tax credits. It adds forestry manufacturing to the definition of business enterprises that qualify for a credit provided to enterprises headquartered in less developed areas of the state.

The bill provides for an extensive list of businesses that qualify as a forestry manufacturer. Any credit earned by a forestry manufacturer from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031 may be transferred or sold to another Georgia taxpayer.

The bill allows for a tax credit equivalent to 10 percent of the cost of all qualified investment property purchased or acquired for forestry manufacturing facilities operating in a tier 2 county designated per O.C.G.A. 48-7-40. A tax credit equivalent to three percent of the cost of all qualified investment property purchased or acquired for forestry manufacturing facilities operating in a tier 3 or 4 county designated per O.C.G.A. 48-7-40 is provided. Both of these credits sunset on December 31, 2030.

An aggregate limit of $250 million per year is placed upon tax credits for forestry manufacturers authorized per O.C.G.A. 48-7-40, 48-7-40.1, 48-7-40.2, 48-7-40.3, and 48-7-40.4. Additionally, the aggregate limit for forestry manufacturers operation in tier 3 and 4 counties, authorized per O.C.G.A. 48-7-40 and 48-7-40.4, will not exceed $100 million per year.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Rep. Beth Camp (135th) Ways & Means
Yeas: 156 Nays: 0 Agree as Amended

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Structured 02-19-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

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HB 328

Revenue and taxation; increase annual aggregate limit for tax credits available for certain contributions to student scholarship organizations
Bill Summary: HB 328 amends multiple sections of Title 48 to alter multiple sales tax and income tax credit programs.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Rep. Kasey Carpenter (4th) Ways & Means
Yeas: 99 Nays: 67 Agree as Amended

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Structured 03-03-2025 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

HR 713 Healthcare providers; help promote 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; urge
Bill Summary: HR 713 urges healthcare providers to inform patients about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The resolution also urges the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to develop a script for health providers to use to raise awareness.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Rep. Will Wade (9th) Public and Community Health
Yeas: 167 Nays: 0 Adopted (Resolution)

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 02-10-2026 Do Pass

HR 1007 House of Representatives; effectiveness of arts for health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes; acknowledge
Bill Summary: HR 1007 acknowledges the effectiveness of arts for health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Rep. Todd Jones (25th) Special Rules
Yeas: 168 Nays: 0 Adopted (Resolution)

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Open 02-10-2026 Do Pass

HR 1445 Georgia Building Authority team; continued historical preservation of the Georgia State Capitol; urge
Bill Summary: HR 1445 urges the continued historical preservation of the Georgia state capitol and commends the Georgia Building Authority team for excellence with the restoration and the discovery of Andrew-Carnegie Steel.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Rep. Brent Cox (28th) Special Rules
Yeas: 170 Nays: 0 Adopted (Resolution)

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-02-2026 Do Pass

SB 23

Retirement; total percentage of funds that the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may invest in alternative investments; raise the limit
Bill Summary: SB 23 increases the cap on alternative investments for eligible large retirement systems from 10 percent to 15 percent of assets, and clarifies that the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) remains capped at 10 percent.
The bill authorizes certain systems, excluding the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and ERS, to invest up to 10 percent in real estate and to retain those holdings if asset declines push the allocation above the limit, but prohibits investments in real estate funds in which the purchasing, management, or rental of single-family homes is a significant component.
The bill is certified by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts as a non-fiscal retirement bill.

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Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. John Albers (56th) Retirement
Yeas: 166 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-17-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 33

"Georgia Hemp Farming Act"; total THC concentration of consumable hemp products; provide limits
Bill Summary: SB 33 amends the 'Georgia Hemp Farming Act' to expand the definition of "consumable hemp product" to exclude hemp products containing synthetic cannabinoids, and creates a definition for "synthetic cannabinoid" and "synthetic cannabinoid product."

The agriculture commissioner, their designated agent, any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer is authorized to impound cannabis or synthetic cannabinoid products that have a total delta-9THC concentration exceeding the legal limit. Relating to certificates of analysis, the bill requires the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) to test cannabis or synthetic cannabinoid products available for sale at retail establishments to ensure compliance.

Anyone in violation of provisions in Title 12 Chapter 23 of the O.C.G.A. will be guilty of a misdemeanor for their first offense and a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature on their second and subsequent offenses. Additionally, a civil penalty of no more than $5,000 may be given to violators for each violation. The bill further lists synthetic cannabinoids as a "restricted dangerous drug."

The bill creates Code Section 16-13-80, making it unlawful for anyone to purchase, possess, manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, or sell any synthetic cannabinoid product. Anyone in violation of this Code section will be guilty of a felony. Punishment is dependent upon the aggregate weight, including any mixture, of any synthetic cannabinoid product. If the weight is less than one gram of a solid substance or less than one milliliter of a liquid substance, imprisonment will be between one and three years. If the weight is between one and four grams or milliliters, imprisonment will be between one and eight years. If the weight is between four and 28 grams or milliliters, imprisonment will be between one and 15 years. Upon a third or subsequent conviction for purchasing or possessing a synthetic cannabinoid product, the punishment is imprisonment no more than twice the the length of the applicable sentence.

Those who manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, sell, or posses synthetic cannabinoid products with the intention of sale will be guilty of a felony. Imprisonment will be between five and 30 years for a first offense, and between 10 and no more than 40 years or life imprisonment on second and subsequent offenses.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd) Agriculture & Consumer Affairs
Yeas: 151 Nays: 14

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-24-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 111

"Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 111 amends the definition of "rural hospital organization" to include "rural freestanding emergency department." The organization must also have its primary campus in a rural county and be licensed to provide maternal/newborn services or have at least five percent of its annual net revenue categorized as indigent care, charity care, or bad debt.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. John Albers (56th) Judiciary
Yeas: 162 Nays: 1

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-25-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

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SB 143

Georgia Firefighter's Pension Fund; certain members to retire at age 50; provide
Bill Summary: SB 143 allows firefighters who complete at least 25 years of service to qualify for full retirement benefits, payable beginning at age 55. The bill permits retirees to continue working or volunteering as firefighters without a break in service while receiving benefits, although they cannot accrue additional service credit.

Section Three of the bill authorizes individuals employed full time by the Georgia Tax Court to become members of the Judicial Retirement System (JRS). Any individual hired at the Georgia Tax Court in a full-time capacity after July 1, 2026, would be a member of JRS.

Members can take any creditable service earned in the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) to JRS. ERS would be required to transfer all employer and employee contributions, with interest, to JRS. The transferring member would be required to pay an additional cost to cover the full actuarial cost of the creditable service. The bill is certified by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts as a fiscal retirement bill.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. John Albers (56th) Retirement
Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-30-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 175

Elections and Primaries; use of ranked-choice voting; prohibit
Bill Summary: SB 175 provides for protection against the damage, defacement, or loss of publicly or privately-owned monuments on state property. Any interested person, group, or entity has standing to bring a cause of action for any violation of this Code section. Any entity that violates this Code section is liable for treble the amount of the full cost of repair or replacement of such monument and associated attorney's fees. If a violation of this Code section takes place, the attorney general or the district attorney in the impacted circuit are authorized to represent the interests of the monument owner or other specified parties.

The bill provides for the process required to remove a monument in specified instances. It also requires the Department of Community Affairs to establish and maintain a registry of all monuments located on public property in this state. The bill waives sovereign immunity for any legal actions that may be brought against the state or its political subdivisions as it relates to this Code section. The bill waives qualified immunity for any public officer or individual who violates this Code section.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Sen. Randy Robertson (29th) Governmental Affairs
Yeas: 89 Nays: 73 Failed

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-26-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 207

Professions and Businesses; a preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create
Bill Summary: SB 207 allows a person who pleaded guilty to a felony offense as a first offender and successfully completed the terms to be certified and employed as a firefighter at the council's discretion. The candidate must meet requisite qualifications and must provide information on the circumstances relating to the guilty plea, so that the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council can make an informed decision as to the candidate's qualification status.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote: Floor Action:

Sen. Brian Strickland (42nd) Judiciary Non-Civil
Yeas: 160 Nays: 3 Agree as Amended

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-19-2025 Do Pass

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SB 261

Magistrates Retirement Fund; early retirement benefit; provide
Bill Summary: SB 261 updates the governance and benefits structure of the Magistrates Retirement Fund. The bill modifies the composition of the board of commissioners to include representation from a retired magistrate while maintaining the same total number of members.

The bill increases member contributions from 3.42 percent to four percent of monthly compensation, raises the accrual rate from four percent to five percent per year of service, and expands the maximum years of service used in calculating benefits from 20 to 28 years. The bill is certified by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts as a fiscal retirement bill.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Marty Harbin (16th) Retirement
Yeas: 167 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-30-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 398

Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, Surveillance, and Related Offenses; criminal offenses of virtual peeping; establish
Bill Summary: SB 398 amends O.C.G.A. 16-11-61 to create the new offense of virtual peeping on an adult, committed when a person knowingly and intentionally causes a generative AI system to generate obscene material including an image of an adult, knowing that the adult did not authorize or consent to the generation of the image.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Bo Hatchett (50th) Judiciary Non-Civil
Yeas: 164 Nays: 2

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-26-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 400

Education; unaccredited institutions from offering degrees; prohibit
Bill Summary: SB 400 prohibits unaccredited institutions from granting postsecondary degrees. The bill allows the executive director of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC) to accept an irrevocable letter of credit in lieu of the surety bond otherwise required from institutions applying for initial or renewed authorization to operate.

The bill requires the NPEC executive director to consider specified criteria when assessing an institution's application to operate. The bill updates provisions related to the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Max Burns (23rd) Higher Education
Yeas: 168 Nays: 1

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-18-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 402

Children and Youth; pilot program provision for screenings, clinical evaluations, training for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care; establish
Bill Summary: SB 402 requires the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) to develop a five-year pilot program for providing screenings and clinical evaluations for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care, prioritizing those diagnosed with ADHD or reactive attachment disorder, or who have been prescribed psychotropic medication.

The bill requires training and resources for DFCS providers and caregivers. The pilot program will begin in three regional service areas and expand to additional areas each year. Upon one year of operation of the program and annually thereafter, no later than July 1, DFCS will submit a written report on the implementation and effectiveness of the program to the governor, speaker of the House of Representatives, president of the Senate, and chairpersons of the House Committee on Public and Community Health, House Judiciary Juvenile Committee, Senate Children and Families Committee, and Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

Authored By: Sen. Blake Tillery (19th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

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House Committee: Floor Vote:

Judiciary, Juvenile Yeas: 171 Nays: 0

Committee Action: Amendments:

03-11-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 406

"Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 406, the 'Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act,' prohibits owners' associations from collecting fines, collecting fees, or filing liens unless that association is registered with the secretary of state. In addition to a $100 fee, the association will also file a copy of the governing documents and a registration statement. Procedures for the secretary's office to determine compliance are included in the bill, as well as investigation rules and appeals procedures for potential denials, revocations, or suspensions of registrations.

Any resident of a development that claims they have been damaged by an owners' association action or inaction may file a complaint within 180 days of the incident with the secretary, who will appoint a hearing officer to conduct the proceedings. The hearing officer will investigate and may order a hearing before the arbitrator. The hearing officer will report findings and render conclusions to the complainant and respondent in each case, who will have 15 days thereafter to satisfy the conclusions. An appeals process is included initially to magistrate court and subsequently to superior court. Owners rights are included in the bill, including the ability to inspect and obtain copies of owners' association records and accounting records.

No foreclosure action against a lien will be permitted unless the lien amount is at least the lesser of $4,000 or an amount equal to 12 months of regular assessments in arrears but not less than $2,000. Fines or fees will not be included in that calculation. Not less than 60 days after notice is sent may a lien be foreclosed by the association. Payment of any assessment as well as late charges prior to the 60th day following receipt of notice will eliminate the right of foreclosure. A court of competent jurisdiction may seal all dispossessory proceeding records when the tenant has prevailed in the proceeding, has fully satisfied the judgment, or seven years have lapsed since the filing of a dismissal or a judgment.

The bill requires that prior to a property owners association collecting attorney's fees, it will provide an initial notice to the lot owner from the association or its agent identifying outstanding fines or delinquent fees, a reasonable amount of time to pay those fines or fees, and an itemized list of attorney's fees claimed.

The bill allows the recordation of home owners associations covenants that require four-fifths of votes to approve submission and amendments. Covenant provisions that require a majority greater than four-fifths are valid if the association votes by majority within one year of recordation to maintain the provisions. If no vote occurs, those provisions requiring more than four-fifths of votes will be deemed to only require four-fifths of the voting interest.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Matt Brass (6th) Judiciary
Yeas: 155 Nays: 10

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-19-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 423

Government Transparency; campaign committees, independent committees, political action committees, and leadership committees from accepting contributions or donations from nonGeorgia persons that exceed 50 percent of all contributions received; prohibit
Bill Summary: SB 423 exempts political action committees from certain registration and reporting requirements for expenditures of $25,000 or less. The bill requires independent committees to disclose certain information when expending funds toward the purpose of affecting the outcome of an election. The bill limits the amount of donations or contributions received by a candidate or campaign committee from non-Georgia persons.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Action:

Sen. Tim Bearden (30th) Governmental Affairs
Tabled

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-26-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

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SB 431

Education; enrollment of foster care students within two school days of a request for enrollment by such student's parent or legal custodian; require
Bill Summary: SB 431 revises various definitions in Title 20 like area school system, county school system, independent school system, etc. The bill clarifies parents' and legal custodians' rights to access education records and replaces various uses of "school day" or "business day" with the more specific term "school business day."

Section 3 removes a prior time limitation on when a parent or legal custodian may request student records. The bill aims to strengthen protections for foster care students transferring schools by requiring receiving schools to enroll them within three school business days after receiving a completed registration form, whether through permanent or provisional enrollment. It creates a process for reporting noncompliance and allows the Department of Education to require corrective action plans. In addition, Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) student affairs officers and the Department of Education would have to prepare reports on disputes and enrollment issues.

Section 6 expands the Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) grant program by allowing grants to be used not only at University System of Georgia and Technical College System schools, but also at certain eligible private postsecondary institutions that offer approved programs for students with intellectual disabilities.

Section 6 sets rules for award amounts and removes the prior sunset date for students enrolled by July 1, 2028.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (32nd) Education
Yeas: 168 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-23-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 447

Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; denial or nonacceptance of permits; revise provisions
Bill Summary: SB 447 pertains to Title 12 of the O.C.G.A. as it relates to soil erosion and sedimentation. The bill creates a definition for "completed application" and "material addition," and local issuing authorities ("authority") are required to provide clear requirements for permits.

Within the first five days after application filing, the authority must determine whether or not the application is complete. If incomplete, the authority must notify the applicant. If the authority fails to notify the applicant within the five-day period, their application is deemed complete. If the application is denied, the applicant may resubmit a modified application, and the authority must issue or deny permit within 20 days after the first resubmission and 14 days after any subsequent resubmission. These time frames will not apply in any county which there is a locally owned airport that is adjacent to 9,000 acres or more of property that is currently or formerly owned by a municipality, unless otherwise approved through referendum.

If an authority requires compliance with additional regulatory items, all requirements are subject to review within the aforementioned time frames. If the authority does not issue or deny a permit within the provided timeframe, the authority is required to refund fees collected during permit application. Authorities are not permitted to deny applications for reasons not authorized under local, state, or federal law. If denial or nonacceptance occurs, the authority must provide a written list of reasons for denial.

An applicant may petition their local superior court for mandamus relief if they are aggrieved with the authority's compliance failure unless the county has a locally owned airport that is adjacent to 9,000 acres or more of property that is currently or formerly owned by a municipality, unless otherwise approved through referendum.

The bill amends Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. to require each local government to maintain a publicly accessible website that provides status information for all building permits for which an application has been submitted. The status information must be accurate and updated in real time.

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The bill further amends Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A. relating to building inspections. An approved inspection report is deemed approved as a matter of law, and the local governing authority has two business days to notify the private professional provider if there are any deficiencies in their inspection report. If deficiencies are present, the provider will submit a corrected inspection report. No deficiency in an inspection report or a correction will prevent work completion or progress.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Clint Dixon (45th) Natural Resources & Environment
Yeas: 95 Nays: 72

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-19-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 458

"Home Inspector Licensing Act of Georgia"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 458 adds the definition of wholesaler to Code relating to real estate brokers and salespersons. A wholesaler is any person not a licensed broker or salesperson who enters into an assignable contract for real property and markets the property for sale without authorization of the property owner.

The Georgia Real Estate Commission membership requirements are changed to only allow members in good standing and licensed in the real estate business for five years. The bill adds to the violations of licensees to include the offering of real estate on behalf of a wholesaler was given without the knowledge of the property owner and includes the offense of marketing in a manner that places the interest of a the broker over the client.

The bill creates a license for home inspectors under the State Residential and Commercial General Contractors Board. A licensed home inspector will be 18 years old, possess a high school diploma, pass a criminal background check, submit an application, pass an examination, and renew their license every four years.

Home inspectors must have a minimum of $250,000 general liability insurance, and $250,000 in errors and omissions insurance. Companies wishing to have an inspection must have it done by a licensed home inspector after January 1, 2028.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Russ Goodman (8th) Regulated Industries
Yeas: 138 Nays: 19

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-16-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 462

"Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act"; insurance coverage for certain out-of-network ambulance transportation service; provide
Bill Summary: SB 462 defines terms related to private passenger automobile insurance and requires insurers authorized to write such coverage in Georgia to submit detailed financial and loss data to the Department of Insurance on an annual basis.

The Department of Insurance must review the submitted information to determine whether an insurer has generated excess profit. If excess profit is identified, the bill establishes a process for calculating and returning those amounts to eligible policyholders.

Section 2 of the bill establishes the 'Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act,' which regulates how healthcare plans reimburse ambulance providers for emergency transport services and limits what amount patients can be charged.

The bill requires health plans to treat emergency ambulance transport as a covered service when requested by a first responder or healthcare provider. For out-of-network ambulance providers, insurers must reimburse at the locally established government rate, and if no such rate exists, at 325 percent of the Medicare rate.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Shawn Still (48th) Insurance

Rule Applied: Committee Action:

Modified-Structured 03-20-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

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Floor Vote:

Yeas: 167 Nays: 0

Amendments:

SB 501

Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; update provisions
Bill Summary: SB 501 creates the position of deputy commissioner of safety fire within the Department of Insurance that oversees the Safety Fire Division and removes certain references to the state fire marshal. The bill changes language regarding dissatisfaction with rulings made by the state fire marshal to any person aggrieved by any order action made by the commissioner to be allowed to request a hearing on such action.

The bill adds an appeals board appointed by the insurance commissioner. A fine of $1,000 and imprisonment is added as potential punishment for any violations of Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A. The insurance commissioner is further allowed to revoke a license for noncompliance with rules and regulations set forth by the commissioner.

The bill allows fireworks to be sold from a temporary retail sales facility as long as it is in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association, within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant, and selling fireworks of a licensed distributor. Licensed distributors are authorized to operate up to 10 tents to sell fireworks.

The bill creates a licensing fee for a temporary consumer fireworks retail sales facility of $500 paid to the county, municipality, or other political subdivision where the facility is located. The local fire department will issue the permit within 30 days of licensed distributor submitted their application.

The bill removes the definition of nonprofit group and the reference throughout the Code section regarding fireworks.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Randy Robertson (29th) Regulated Industries
Yeas: 155 Nays: 9

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-17-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 515

"Quality Basic Education Act"; grants for educational programs; provisions relative to the teacher recruitment and retention tax credit program; revise
Bill Summary: SB 515 updates Georgia's teacher recruitment and retention tax credit program, which is designed to encourage teachers to work in high-need subject areas at certain public schools.

The bill increases the maximum number of participating teachers from 1,000 to 1,200 state-wide each year and revises how qualifying schools are selected, prioritizing schools with lower performance ratings or those in rural areas.

Beginning in 2027, the tax credit for new participants will be $2,500 per year for up to five consecutive years, reduced from the previous $3,000 amount. Teachers who were already receiving the $3,000 credit before that date will continue receiving that amount. The bill also streamlines program procedures, updates application deadlines, and sets a state-wide cap of $3 million per year on total tax credits issued under the program.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Billy Hickman (4th) Education
Yeas: 158 Nays: 9

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-23-2026 Do Pass

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SB 552

"True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 552, the 'True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act,' permits students enrolled in public schools to organize partisan or non-partisan political activities and groups before, during, and after school to the same extent that students are permitted to organize other noncurricular student activities and groups during non-instructional time.

Nothing will be construed to require a public school to establish a limited open forum, but a public school will be deemed to have established a limited open forum when the school permits a student group to meet on school premises during non-instructional time.

Partisan and non-partisan groups will be given the same access to public school facilities and the same opportunity to announce meetings as is given to other groups without discrimination, provided the school uniformly ensures that meetings are voluntary, student initiated, and do not substantially interfere with educational activities, attendance, and discipline.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Ben Watson (1st) Judiciary
Yeas: 95 Nays: 68

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-23-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 586

"K-9 Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2026"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 586 allows for livestock that are impounded by law enforcement officers to be donated to a nonprofit organization, individual, or another entity deemed to have the resources to properly care for such livestock.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Rick Williams (25th)

Rule Applied:

Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee Action:

Yeas: 166 Nays: 1

Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-26-2026 Do Pass

SB 587

Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; the establishment of an animal cruelty database; provide
Bill Summary: SB 587, Sections 1 and 2, amend Code sections 16-5-70 and 16-5-102 to allow for court orders to locate the parent or guardian of an alleged victim of child or elder abuse. If a child, disabled adult, elder person, or long-term care facility resident is moved from a known address to an unknown location during an open investigation, the superior court for the county of the known address may grant an order to locate the parent or guardian of record upon a showing by a law enforcement official that an inquiry regarding the welfare and safety of the child is necessary to complete the investigation.

Section 3 requires the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (PAC) of the State of Georgia to create and maintain on its website a state-wide animal cruelty database to assist shelters, animal protection and control agencies, and others in animal placement determinations.

The database must list the full names of each individual who has been convicted of or plead to bestiality; criminal trespass involving a wild animal; interfering with, harming of, or aggravated harming of a public safety animal or search and rescue animal; or dogfighting. The list must be accessible at no cost and updated at least every month. PAC may solicit input from law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys as to what additional information should be included.

The bill establishes procedures for sharing and reporting relevant information. The database will be created by January 1, 2027, subject to appropriations or other available funding.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Shawn Still (48th) Judiciary Non-Civil
Yeas: 163 Nays: 0

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-19-2026 Do Pass

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SB 591

Offenses Against Public Order; the disruption of a religious service; prohibit
Bill Summary: SB 591 amends O.C.G.A. 16-11-34.2, relating to disorderly conduct, to prohibit disorderly conduct disrupting any religious service. Disorderly or disruptive conduct at a funeral or memorial service of an individual receiving military funeral honors is an aggravated misdemeanor.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Steve Gooch (51st) Judiciary Non-Civil
Yeas: 128 Nays: 39

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

Modified-Structured 03-24-2026 Do Pass

Postponed Until Next Legislative Day
SB 437 State Building, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes; acknowledgement of an applicant's use of a private professional provider to conduct a plan review or inspection; provide
Bill Summary: SB 437 requires counties or municipalities which impose regulatory fees or requirements to establish and make available a schedule of such fees and requirements. The bill establishes notice and review requirements for local building officials. The bill allows an applicant to retain a private professional provider to provide an inspection, in specified instances.

Authored By: Sen. Clint Dixon (45th)

Rule Applied: Modified-Structured

SB 446

Student Scholarship Organizations; State of Georgia to participate in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations; provide
Bill Summary: SB 446 instructs the state revenue commissioner to comply with requirements set forth in Section 70411 of federal Pub. Law No. 119-21 and other applicable federal statutes to ensure the state's eligibility to participate in the related federal tax credit beginning after December 31, 2026.

The commissioner will send annual notice to opt into the federal tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, as well as accept applications from scholarship granting organizations to be included on a list submitted to the secretary of the U.S. Treasury.

Authored By: Sen. Clint Dixon (45th)

Rule Applied: Structured

Local Calendar
HB 1522 Clayton County Water Authority; fix compensation and reimbursement of expenses for members; authorize
Bill Summary: HB 1522 authorizes the Clayton County Water Authority Board to set compensation and reimbursement expenses provisions for board members.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Rep. Rhonda Burnough (77th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 161 Nays: 3

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-31-2026 Do Pass

SB 359 Henry County; Board of Commissioners; code of ethics; revise and restate provisions Bill Summary: SB 359 revises the code of ethics for the Henry County Board of Commissioners.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 161 Nays: 3

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-31-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 613 Superior Court of Clayton County; change the compensation of the sheriff Bill Summary: SB 613 revises the compensation of the Clayton County sheriff.

Authored By:

Sen. Gail Davenport (17th)

Rule Applied:

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House Committee: Floor Vote:

Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 161 Nays: 3

Committee Action: Amendments:

03-31-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 623

State Court of Clayton County; compensation of the solicitor-general of the state court; revise provisions
Bill Summary: SB 623 revises the compensation of the solicitor-general of the Clayton County State Court.

Authored By: House Committee: Floor Vote:

Sen. Kenya Wicks (34th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local Yeas: 161 Nays: 3

Rule Applied: Committee Action: Amendments:

03-31-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

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Committee Actions
Bills passing committees are reported to the Clerk's Office and are placed on the General Calendar.

Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
HB 1522 Clayton County Water Authority; fix compensation and reimbursement of expenses for members; authorize
Bill Summary: HB 1522 authorizes the Clayton County Water Authority Board to set compensation and reimbursement expenses provisions for board members.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Rhonda Burnough (77th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass

SB 359 Henry County; Board of Commissioners; code of ethics; revise and restate provisions Bill Summary: SB 359 revises the code of ethics for the Henry County Board of Commissioners.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Emanuel Jones (10th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 613 Superior Court of Clayton County; change the compensation of the sheriff Bill Summary: SB 613 revises the compensation of the Clayton County sheriff.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Gail Davenport (17th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

SB 623

State Court of Clayton County; compensation of the solicitor-general of the state court; revise provisions
Bill Summary: SB 623 revises the compensation of the solicitor-general of the Clayton County State Court.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Kenya Wicks (34th) Intragovernmental Coordination Local

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

Special Rules Committee
HR 1860 House Study Committee on Comprehensive Services and Long-term Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities; create
Bill Summary: HR 1860 creates the House Study Committee on Comprehensive Services and LongTerm Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities. The committee will be comprised of five members of the House of Representatives.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Scott Hilton (48th) Special Rules

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass

HR 1889 Termed and perpetual conservation easements; important tools for promoting conservation practices; express support
Bill Summary: HR 1889 expresses support for termed and perpetual conservation easements.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Charles Cannon (172nd) Special Rules

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass

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HR 1891 House Study Committee on Physicians' Delegation Authority and Supervision of Georgia's Advanced Practice Providers; create
Bill Summary: HR 1891 creates the House Study Committee on Physicians' Delegation Authority and Supervision of Georgia's Advanced Practice Providers. The committee will be comprised of three members of the House of Representatives and six non-legislative members.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Alan Powell (33rd) Special Rules

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

HR 1947 House Study Committee on Education Finance; create
Bill Summary: HR 1947 creates the House Study Committee on Education Finance. The committee will be comprised of five members of the House of Representatives.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Shaw Blackmon (146th) Special Rules

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass

HR 1948 State and local authorities; transfer operation of Georgia Capitol Museum from University System of Georgia to Georgia Building Authority; urge
Bill Summary: HR 1948 urges the appropriate state and local authorities to transfer the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Matthew Gambill (15th) Special Rules

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass

Transportation Committee
HR 1894 House Study Committee on the Basic Building Blocks of Transportation; create Bill Summary: HR 1832 creates the House Study Committee on the Basic Building Blocks of Transportation. This committee will be comprised of 12 members of the House of Representatives.

Authored By: House Committee:

Rep. Rick Jasperse (11th) Transportation

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass

SR 624 Officer Drew Haynes Brown Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate Bill Summary: SR 624 is the annual Senate road dedication package. The resolution includes:
SR 624 by Sen. Ed Setzler, dedicating the intersection of U.S. 41/State Route 3 and Creekside Village Parkway NW in Cobb County as the Officer Drew Haynes Brown Memorial Intersection;
SR 772 by Sen. Marty Harbin, dedicating the intersection of State Route 92 and Westbridge Road in Fayette County as the Sheriff Randall Johnson Intersection;
SR 820 by Sen. Steve Gooch, dedicating the intersection of State Route 9/Highway 19 and Pinetree Way in Lumpkin County as the Donald Seabolt Intersection;
SR 579 by Sen. Jason Anavitarte, dedicating the intersection of State Route 92 and Cedarcrest Road in Paulding County as the Sgt. Major John Barry Dean Memorial Intersection;
SR 758 by Sen. Rick Williams, dedicating the portion of State Route 16 from New Phoenix Road to Long Shoals Rd/Texas Chapel Road in Putnam County as the Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue

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Memorial Highway;
SR 868 by Sen. Bo Hatchett, dedicating the intersection of State Route 3/US-41 and Chapman Road in Catoosa County as the Richard Keith "Rick" Worley Memorial Intersection;
SR 932 by Sen. Jason T. Dickerson, dedicating the portion of State Route 9 from Old Milton Parkway to Mayfield Road in Fulton County as the U.S. Treasurer Brandon L. Beach Highway;
SR 770 by Sen. Rick Williams, dedicating the roundabout of State Route 16 and High Falls Road in Butts County as the Abby Savoie Circle of Hope;
SR 887, dedicating the portion of State Route 61 from SR 101 to the intersection with Dallas Highway (Villa Rica North Loop Bypass) in Carroll County as the Dr. J. Larry Boss Old Town Highway;
HR 1205 by Rep. Bryce Berry, dedicating the intersection of State Route 3/US-41 and State Route 8/US-78 in Fulton County as the State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas Intersection;
HR 1444 by Rep. Park Cannon, dedicating the portion of State Route 14 from State Route 3 to Haynes Street SW in Fulton County as the Jerry Hoy Memorial Highway;
HR 1446 by Rep. Reynaldo "Rey" Martinez, dedicating the intersection of State Route 10 and New Hope Church Road in Walton County as the Jim S. Briscoe Memorial Intersection;
HR 1502 by Rep. Mack Jackson, dedicating the bridge on State Route 15 By-Pass bridge over State Route 16 in Hancock County as the Raymond C. McGhee, Jr. Memorial Bridge;
HR 1520 by Rep. Mack Jackson, dedicating the portion of State Route 540 from State Route 231 to the Jefferson County Line in Washington County as the Hassan Raheem Glasgow Memorial Highway;
HR 1521 by Rep. Mack Jackson, dedicating the portion of State Route 540 from Deepsteep Road to Linton Road South in Washington County as the David Cummings Memorial Highway;
HR 1523 by Rep. Sheila Jones, dedicating the portion of State Route 139 from State Route 280 to Fairburn Road in Fulton County as the Victoria Travis Jackson Memorial Highway;
HR 1525 by Rep. Noel Williams, Jr., dedicating the bridge on State Route 7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County as the Teddy Ray Memorial Bridge;
HR 1531 by Rep. Bill Fincher, dedicating the interchange at I-575 and State Route 5/Riverstone Parkway in Cherokee County as the Representative Mandi L. Ballinger Memorial Interchange;
HR 1578 by Rep. Bill Yearta, dedicating the portion of State Route 133 from State Route 112 to Bridgeboro-Anderson City Road in Worth County as the Doug Everett Memorial Highway;
HR 1580 by Rep. Rick Jasperse, dedicating the intersection of State Route 5BU and Gilmer Ferry Road in Cherokee County as the Mayor Rick Roberts Intersection;
HR 1581 by Rep. Bill Werkheiser, dedicating the portion of State Route 23 from Brazells Creek to W.R. Coleman Road in Tattnall County as the Sidney R. Miles Memorial Highway;
HR 1584 by Rep. Rick Jasperse, dedicating the roundabout at State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road in Cherokee County as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout;
HR 1586 by Representative Josh Bonner, dedicating the intersection of State Route 54 and Tyrone Road in Fayette County as the Marvin R. Adams Memorial Intersection;
HR 1609 by Rep. Segun Adeyina, dedicating the bridge on State Road 42 over State Route 403 (I-85)
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in Dekalb County as the Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge;
HR 1639 by Representative Yasmin Neal, dedicating the intersection of State Route 3CO and Upper Riverdale Road in Clayton County as the Darryl Jordan Intersection;
HR 1649 by Rep. Matt Hatchett, dedicating the portion of State Route 78 from Gumlog Road to Union Hill Church Road in Johnson County as the Sheriff Russell Tanner Memorial Highway;
HR 1651 by Rep. Rob Clifton, dedicating the intersection of State Route 232 and Louisville Road in Columbia County as the Senator Joey Brush Memorial Intersection;
HR 1663 by Rep. Rhonda Burnough, dedicating the portion of State Route 314 from Norman Drive to Fayetteville Road in Clayton County as the Dr. Anthony Smith Highway;
HR 1664 by Rep. Will Wade, dedicating the intersection of State Route 400 and State Route 136 in Dawson County as the General Wallace Intersection;
HR 1666 by Rep. Will Wade, dedicating the intersection of State Route 9 and Castleberry Bridge Road in Lumpkin County as the John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection;
HR 1667 by Rep. Bill Yearta, dedicating the bridge on State Route 520 over Ty Ty Creek at the Worth-Tift county line as the Bryce Johnson Memorial Bridge;
HR 1671 by Rep. Carl Gilliard, dedicating the intersection at State Route 307 and State Route 25 in Chatham County as the Reverend Bennie R. Mitchell Jr. Memorial Intersection;
HR 1672 by Rep. Carl Gilliard, dedicating the bridge at State Route 204 over CSX railroad in Chatham County as the Huxsie Scott Bridge;
HR 1673 by Rep. Carl Gilliard, dedicating the intersection at State Route 204 and Middleground Road in Chatham County as the Jimmy "Lord" Brown Intersection;
HR 1701 by Rep. Johnny Chastain, dedicating the intersection at State Route 515 and the Hemptown Connector in Fannin County as the Howell and Jane Teasley Memorial Intersection;
HR 1705 by Rep. Debra Bazemore, dedicating the intersection of State Route 6 and State Route 70 in Fulton County as the State Representative Roger Bruce Intersection;
HR 1706 by Rep. Rick Jasperse, dedicating the portion of State Route 53 from mile east of the intersection with State Route 136CO to Arrowhead Way in Pickens County as the Jerry Barnes Memorial Highway;
HR 1708 by Rep. Tim Fleming, dedicating the portion of State Route 81 from East Clark Street to West Richardson Street in Newton County as the W.D. "Don" Ballard Memorial Highway;
HR 1709 by Rep. Carl Gilliard, dedicating the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue in Chatham County as the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection;
HR 1750 by Rep. Darlene Taylor, dedicating the bridge on State Route 3 ALT over the Ochlockonee River in Thomas County as the World War I Veterans Memorial Bridge;
HR 1752 by Rep. Chuck Efstration, dedicating the intersection of State Route 211 and West Winder Bypass in Barrow County as the Honorable Terry England Intersection;
HR 1830 by Rep. Jutt Howard, dedicating the intersection of the Villa Rica North Loop Bypass and Dallas Highway in Carroll County as the Lt. Col. Larry Boggs Intersection;
HR 1886 by Rep. Shaw Blackmon, dedicating the portion of State Route 247 from the bridge over Big Indian Creek in Houston County to Buck Creek Road in Pulaski County as the F.H.P. Trooper
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Charles Eugene "Gene" Campbell Memorial Highway;
HR 1887 by Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward, dedicating the intersection of State Route 42/US-23 and East Atlanta Road in Henry County as the Councilman Alphonso Thomas Memorial Intersection;
HR 1888 by Rep. Brian Prince, dedicating the interchange of Interstate 20 and Interstate 520 in Augusta-Richmond County as the Chairman Don A. Grantham Sr. Interchange;
HR 1942 by Rep. Houston Gaines, dedicating the intersection of State Route 15AL and Woodlawn Ave in Athens-Clarke County as the Dan Magill Memorial Intersection;
HR 1943 by Rep. Houston Gaines, dedicating the western interchange of State Route 10 Loop and State Route 10/US-78 BUS in Athens-Clarke County as the Mayor Nancy Denson Interchange; and
The bill includes various corrections to previous road dedications.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Ed Setzler (37th) Transportation

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

Ways & Means Committee

SB 52

"Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact
Bill Summary: SB 52 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, to define the term "use principally to cross the borders of this state" as being determined based on the overall nature of a carrier's interstate operations. The term is not to be construed as requiring the majority of mileage to occur outside the state nor solely determined by factors such as mileage, location of terminals, dispatch facilities, or maintenance operations.

Authored By: House Committee:

Sen. Russ Goodman (8th) Ways & Means

Committee Action:

03-31-2026 Do Pass by Committee Substitute

Committee Meeting Schedule
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Wednesday - April 1, 2026 04/01/2026 11:00 AM PUBLIC SAFTEY AND HOMELAND SECURITY (House) 04/01/2026 11:00 AM TRANSPORTATION (House) 04/01/2026 1:00 PM HIGHER EDUCATION (House) 04/01/2026 2:00 PM HEALTH (House) 04/01/2026 2:00 PM MOTOR VEHICLES (House)

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