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All 34,025 Active 5,375 In committee 0 Passed 19,834 Signed 4,934 Failed 729

passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 1522: Clayton County Water Authority; fix compensation and reimbursement of expenses for members; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Water Authority, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3344), as amended, so as to authorize the board of the authority to fix the compensation and reimbursement of expenses for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 927: Senate Pharmacy Benefits Managers and Consumer Access to Prescription Medications Study Committee; create

This bill creates a Senate study committee to investigate pharmacy benefits managers and their impact on prescription drug costs and consumer access. The committee will examine practices such as steering patients to affiliated pharmacies, drug price markups, and reimbursement manipulation that critics say harm patients and independent pharmacies. The committee consists of Senate committee chairs and appointed experts, and it will hold meetings, receive funding for its work, and submit a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 978: Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding; create

This bill creates a Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding to examine how Georgia's universities and technical colleges are currently funded. The committee will study the existing funding formulas, which are based on student enrollment rather than student outcomes, and explore whether these formulas need updating to account for changes like virtual instruction and declining enrollment. The six-member committee will meet to investigate these issues and can recommend new legislation to the General Assembly. The committee will operate until December 1, 2026, and must submit a final report before that date.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 1072: Newman, Donald; recognize and commend

This bill is a Senate resolution that recognizes and commends Donald Newman for his extensive public service to Georgia. It directly affects Newman by formally honoring his 44 consecutive years of service on the Mount Zion City Council and his leadership roles in community organizations like the Carroll County Water Authority and a local health care clinic. The resolution highlights his long-standing contributions to civic welfare and authorizes the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the commendation to Newman. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges past achievements rather than establishing new laws or policies.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 1071: Trott, Austin; recognize and commend

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Austin Trott for completing a 10-year work anniversary with the Georgia State Senate. The document highlights his career progression from a senate aide in 2015 to his current role as deputy director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, noting his academic background and contributions to legislative operations. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Trott as an official acknowledgment of his service and leadership.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 1523: Sumter County Public Facilities Authority; create

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Sumter County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize and provide for the issuance of revenue bonds; to provide that credit is not pledged; to provide for security, validation, and protection of revenue bonds; to provide bondholder remedies; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction; to provide for proceeds as trust funds; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for the tax statutes of property and revenue bonds of the authority; to provide for reversion of assets; to provide for construction and severability; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 1059: Garvin, Chief Torrance; recognize and commend

This bill is a Senate resolution recognizing and commending Chief Torrance Garvin of the Savannah Police Department for his 34 years of public service. The resolution highlights his career progression through various divisions, his professional leadership training, and his active involvement in law enforcement organizations. It formally expresses gratitude for his contributions to the City of Savannah and authorizes the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to Chief Garvin.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 1058: Williams, Ellen Schornstein; recognize and commend

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Ellen Schornstein Williams for her public service to the state of Georgia. The resolution highlights her role as Chief of Staff for Georgia Senator Elena Parent and her volunteer work with humanitarian and civil rights organizations. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Williams as an official acknowledgment of her contributions.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 952: Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee; create

This bill establishes the Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee to investigate the history and impact of Rosenwald schools, which were 5,000 schools built in the early 1900s to educate African American children in the South through a partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington. The committee consists of five Senate members appointed by the Senate President, who will research the conditions, needs, and issues related to these schools and submit findings or legislative recommendations before the committee is dissolved on December 1, 2026. Funding for the committee comes from Senate appropriations, and members receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days of service. The study focuses particularly on Rosenwald schools in Georgia, where the program funded over 240 schools serving more than 35,000 children across 103 counties.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 1063: Haney, Larry Wayne; condolences

This Senate Resolution honors the life and memory of Larry Wayne Haney, a lifelong resident of Rockmart, Georgia, who passed away on March 22, 2026. The bill formally recognizes his contributions to the community through his business career and his dedication to family, friends, and rodeo life. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Haney's family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 1056: Pacifico, Deputy Anthony; recognize and commend

This Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Deputy Anthony Pacifico of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for his courageous actions in the line of duty. The bill highlights his service since 2018, including his work as a K-9 handler and a specific incident on October 25, 2025, where he intervened to protect a fellow deputy from a knife attack. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the commendation to Deputy Pacifico as official recognition of his bravery and dedication.

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 1066: Clay IV, Alexander Stephens "Steve"; condolences

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Alexander Stephens "Steve" Clay IV, a prominent Atlanta attorney and civic leader who passed away in November 2025. It recognizes his 48-year legal career at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, his leadership in arbitration, and his founding role in the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, which advocates for children's rights. The Senate formally expresses condolences to his family and directs that copies of the resolution be shared with his loved ones and the organization he helped establish.