Transportation

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1525: Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge; Crisp County; dedicate

This bill dedicates a bridge on State Route 7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County, Georgia, as the Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge in honor of Mr. Webb's life and contributions. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the bridge by this name. It recognizes Mr. Webb's 50-year career in bridge construction and his community service, including renovations to local facilities. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the document to Mr. Webb's family and the Department of Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes naming and signage for a bridge on State Route 7, directly supporting transportation infrastructure recognition and maintenance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 473: Motor Vehicles and Traffic; submission of proof of completion of certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require submission of proof of completion of certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; to require completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program for acceptance of a reduced plea for a charge of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DUI program completion for driving permits, enhancing road safety standards under motor vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Georgia · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1137: MARTA; authority of local governing bodies to collect a 1 percent retail sales and use tax; extend sunset

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extend the sunset for authority of local governing bodies to collect a 1 percent retail sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing 1% sales tax authority for MARTA funding, directly supporting revenue generation for public transit under Revenue and Taxation subject.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends 1% retail sales tax authority for MARTA funding, directly supporting public transit operations and infrastructure maintenance per bill's purpose and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Transportation Funding

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in committee · Georgia · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1267: Motor vehicles; increase penalties for certain offenses; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to increase penalties for certain offenses relative to license plates, revalidation decals, temporary operating permits, certificates of registration, certificates of title, and alteration of odometers; to authorize certain penalties by the Department of Revenue for violations of provisions required of licensed used motor vehicle dealers; to amend Chapter 47 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to used motor vehicles and used motor vehicle parts dealers, so as to revise powers and membership of the board; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for vehicle registration and odometer violations, enhancing regulatory compliance and safety in transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1342: Highways; procedures and remedies when a highway improvement project is delayed due to removal, relocation, or adjustment of utility facilities; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of maintenance and use of public road relative to public utilities in general, so as to provide for procedures and remedies when a highway improvement project is delayed due to the removal, relocation, or adjustment of utility facilities; to provide for damages; to repeal provisions relative to mediation boards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes procedures/remedies for highway project delays caused by utility adjustments, directly advancing highway infrastructure improvements by removing obstacles to project completion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Georgia · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1336: Ad valorem tax; levy and collection of tax upon apportioned valuation of aircraft by local tax jurisdictions; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of airline companies, so as to require that at least 50 percent of revenues collected from a local tax jurisdiction's levy of ad valorem taxes on such tax jurisdiction's apportionment of aircraft by the commissioner be dedicated to the maintenance and operations of airports within the tax jurisdiction; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 50% of aircraft ad valorem tax revenue be dedicated to airport maintenance/operations, directing tax funds to public infrastructure spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires 50% of aircraft tax revenue to fund airport maintenance/operations, directly supporting transportation infrastructure as defined in the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Vehicle Registration

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signed · Georgia · House May 11, 2026

HB 1434: Aviation; air facilities; identification of airport affected areas; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local governments as to air facilities, so as to provide for the identification of airport affected areas; to provide for public notice and public hearing; to require the adoption, administration, and enforcement of regulations relative to the use of land in airport affected areas; to provide for standards for adoption of such regulations; to provide for consultation with the Department of Transportation; to provide for the adoption of local methods of enforcing regulations relative to airport area affected areas; to provide for a method for requesting variances; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes regulations for airport land use and safety standards, enhancing aviation infrastructure management within transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Vehicle Registration

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 1463: Motor vehicles; peer-to-peer car-sharing program; add damage to the owner's vehicle to the program's liability

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to peer-to-peer car-sharing program, so as to add damage to the owner's vehicle to the program's liability; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies liability for vehicle damage in car-sharing, enhancing legal protection and promoting safe peer-to-peer transportation services under motor vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Georgia · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1265: Traffic offenses; fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to create an offense for fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties on behalf of the Capitol Police Division, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, or Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for penalties based on the distance a person fled or otherwise attempted to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties on behalf of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new offense with penalties for fleeing police, expanding criminalization of traffic violations without reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates penalties for fleeing law enforcement during traffic pursuits, enhancing road safety and traffic regulation compliance within transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Vehicle Registration

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1291: Income tax; certain costs in providing a transportation benefit to certain employees; provide credit

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 for certain costs in providing a transportation benefit to certain employees; to provide for limitations; to provide for a public awareness campaign; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for employee transportation benefits, reducing tax burden for eligible employees, aligning with tax relief support.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides tax credit for employer-provided transportation benefits, promoting sustainable transit use and aligning with transportation policy goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Vehicle Registration

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