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1 week ago

Votes at a glance: Senate Rules Standing Committee, Feb. 25, 2026 Key committee motions and outcomes from the Feb. 25 Senate Rules meeting: SB447 (do pass, substitute LC474102S), SR668 (do pass, substitute LC590390S), consent calendar items moved and a slate of bills placed on the floor calendar; adjournment at 2:30 p.m.

The Senate Rules Standing Committee made significant strides on February 25, 2026, with unanimous approvals and key bill placements that could shape Georgia's legislative landscape.

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1 week ago

Rules Committee circles a large set of bills for the calendar and approves the motion unanimously After members exercised two 'picks' each for priority consideration, the chair circled a package of bills (including items returned from the previous day) and a motion to approve the list carried unanimously; the committee recessed for lunch and adjourned.

The Georgia Rules Committee has just taken a significant step by circling a package of bills for priority consideration, all approved unanimously!

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2 weeks ago

Rules committee advances SB 116, SB 433 and HB 571 to the floor; unanimous vote After a full consideration calendar, the committee voted unanimously to send SB 116 (DNA sampling/detainee policy), SB 433 (autism specialty plate/training) and HB 571 (radiological assistance certification) to the floor for consideration.

The Senate Rules Committee just unanimously advanced three pivotal bills, including one that could change how law enforcement interacts with families affected by autism!

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2 weeks ago

Committee approves multiple procedural motions and sets calendar for several House bills The committee approved a series of motions to recommit bills back to committee and set the day's calendar, moving many bills (including HB 541, HB 943, HB 964 and others) onto today s docket; motions were moved and seconded and no recorded opposition was announced in the transcript.

In a flurry of activity, the committee has just moved multiple House bills back to their originating committees, setting the stage for future debates and decisions!

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2 weeks ago

Committee hears dozens of bills; motions to recommit two measures and sets calendar Committee members briefly presented many bills on education, public safety and health; Representative 28 moved recommitment of HB 880 and HB 1266 and the chair set the calendar for the day's floor agenda. Most bills received little questioning during this meeting.

A flurry of new bills aiming to reshape education, public safety, and health just hit the Georgia committee floor—what changes could be coming your way?

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7 months ago

House Committee Votes 26-23 to Table Appeal on Chair's Ruling Committee adopts motion to table appeal following roll call vote results.

The U.S. House Committee just made waves with a narrow 26-23 vote to table an appeal on the chair's ruling, exposing deep partisan divides that could shape future energy policies!

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11 months ago

Senator Albers introduces AI and cryptocurrency study committee legislation Committee unanimously approves bill to establish study on AI and cryptocurrency.

Georgia is set to explore the future of innovation as Senator Albers introduces a groundbreaking study committee on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency!

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1 year ago

New committee members Amori Crawford and Matt Reeves introduced during first meeting Amori Crawford and Matt Reeves join the committee as new members from DeKalb and Gwinnett.

Fresh faces and energetic perspectives are shaking things up in Georgia's government committee—meet the newcomers ready to tackle pressing issues!

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