Labor & Employment

in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 28, 2025

SB 362: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; all sworn law enforcement officers serving in and the commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to be eligible for regular retirement benefits at the age of 55 years; allow

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to allow all sworn law enforcement officers serving in and the commissioner and deputy commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to be eligible for regular retirement benefits at the age of 55 years, certain disability benefits, and certain provisions for purchasing creditable service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends retirement benefits eligibility to law enforcement officers at 55, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 891: Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings; increase the benefits payable for service after July 1, 2026

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to increase the benefits payable for service after July 1, 2026; to provide for an increase to employee contributions; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases state employee pension benefits after 2026, directly expanding retirement compensation and security - advancing worker benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Retirement Benefits

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 219: "Restroom Access Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to provide for access to employee toilet facilities in retail establishments; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for immunity from liability related to use of such toilet facilities; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures employee restroom access for handicapped workers, improving workplace safety and accessibility, a labor rights measure.90% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 911: Torts; prohibit individuals from bringing defamation actions against another individual who makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to libel and slander, so as to prohibit individuals from bringing defamation actions against another individual who makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination when that individual believed such incident to have occurred; to provide for attorney's fees and costs for a prevailing defendant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects individuals reporting sexual assault/harassment from defamation lawsuits, encouraging victim disclosure and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of increasing reporting and accountability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects individuals reporting workplace sexual harassment/discrimination from defamation lawsuits, strengthening workers' ability to report misconduct without fear of legal retaliation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Violent Crime Employment Discrimination

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 95: Income tax; credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 20% of federal EITC as state tax credit, directly reducing tax burden for low-income earners - clear tax relief measure95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a state tax credit mirroring federal EITC, directly increasing disposable income for low-wage workers, expanding financial support for employed individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 3, 2025

SB 67: Income Taxes; income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 20% state tax credit matching federal EITC, offering tax relief to low-income earners, aligning with support indicators for middle/lower income tax relief.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates 20% state tax credit matching federal EITC, directly increasing financial support for low-income working individuals and families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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died · Georgia · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 22: Veterans Day Paid Leave Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to require that employers provide veteran employees paid leave on Veterans Day; to provide employers who are required to provide such paid leave with an income tax credit for amounts paid to such veteran employees on account of such paid leave; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides employers with income tax credit for veteran leave, offering tax relief and aligning with fiscal responsibility under revenue/taxation provisions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid leave for veteran employees on Veterans Day, expanding worker benefits under labor provisions in Georgia's code.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates paid leave for veterans on Veterans Day with employer tax credit, directly recognizing veteran service per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Memorials & Recognition Veteran Employment

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 375: Income tax; exclude overtime compensation

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude overtime compensation from taxation; to provide for reporting by employers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes overtime pay from state income tax, providing tax relief to workers who earn overtime compensation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes overtime pay from state income tax, increasing workers' net compensation without reducing wages or benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Labor Standards

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 13, 2025

SB 164: Trade Practices; surveillance based price discrimination and surveillance based wage discrimination; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit surveillance based price discrimination and surveillance based wage discrimination; to provide for definitions; to provide for civil penalties and enforcement; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain rule making; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits surveillance-based wage discrimination, directly protecting workers from unfair pay practices under labor rights.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits surveillance-based price/wage discrimination, protecting consumer data privacy from exploitative tech practices95% confidence

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SR 201: Governor Brian Kemp; include full-time care givers for the elderly, sick, and disabled in the Georgia Pathways expansion; urge

A RESOLUTION urging Governor Brian Kemp to include full-time care givers for the elderly, sick, and disabled in the Georgia Pathways expansion; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges inclusion of caregivers for vulnerable populations in Georgia Pathways expansion, improving access to healthcare services for elderly/sick/disabled.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill urges inclusion of full-time caregivers in Georgia Pathways workforce development expansion, supporting their employment opportunities and skills training.85% confidence

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