The Georgia House of Representatives reconvened on Monday, March 16, for Legislative Day 32 and the start of the 10th week of the 2026 legislative session. Following Monday’s legislative day, House committees met for a productive committee workday on Tuesday to review legislation that crossed over from the Senate. By the end of the week, the General Assembly completed Legislative Day 35, leaving only five days remaining in the session. While the end is near, important work continues as we focus on passing meaningful legislation for Georgians.
Notable legislation from week ten includes:
- House Bill 1199 – Temporarily suspends Georgia’s motor fuel excise tax for 60 days, updates the state tax code to align with federal changes and caps the low-income housing tax credit at $100 million annually through 2028.
- House Bill 1000 – Provides a one-time income tax refund to eligible taxpayers based on 2024 tax liability and filing status.
- Senate Bill 427 – Creates a pathway for internationally trained physicians to practice in Georgia under a provisional license, with a route to full licensure focused on serving underserved areas.
- Senate Bill 383 – Strengthens child fatality review committees by emphasizing prevention, expanding membership and improving reporting timelines.
- Senate Bill 523 – Establishes standardized processes for reporting and addressing discrimination in public schools and higher education institutions.
- Senate Bill 399 – Expands access to AEDs and requires 9-1-1 operators to guide callers through CPR and AED use during cardiac emergencies.
- House Bill 571 – Places licensing and regulation of radiologist assistants under the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
- House Bill 185 – Modernizes Georgia’s dietetics and nutrition laws and enables participation in an interstate licensure compact.
- Senate Bill 570 – Requires human trafficking prevention training for hotel and short-term rental employees.
- Senate Bill 452 – Increases retirement contributions for certain law enforcement officers to strengthen long-term financial security.
- Senate Bill 470 – Criminalizes the possession and use of signal jammers that interfere with emergency communications.
- Senate Bill 170 – Establishes a grant program to fund backup generators for rural hospitals in emergency-prone areas.
- Senate Bill 160 – Allows limited driving permits with speed-monitoring devices for certain suspended drivers.
- Senate Bill 177 – Requires registration and disclosure for individuals acting on behalf of hostile foreign entities in political activities.
- Senate Bill 216 – Requires certain prosecutorial commission directors to participate in the Judicial Retirement System.
- Senate Bill 284 – Updates securities law and enables restitution for violations and revises certain public works and school grant provisions.
- Senate Bill 285 – Directs a portion of insurance premium taxes to support the Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund.
- Senate Bill 293 – Increases penalties and oversight for fraud in the used motor vehicle industry.
- Senate Bill 384 – Creates an optional five-year vehicle registration system with advance tax payment requirements.
- Senate Bill 432 – Extends authorization for certain higher education systems to retain non-lapsing funds.
- Senate Bill 435 – Renames the Georgia Development Authority to the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority in state law.
- Senate Bill 439 – Requires disclosure of referral fees in assisted living and personal care home placements.
- Senate Bill 444 – Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in insurance utilization reviews, ensuring human oversight.
- Senate Bill 489 – Adjusts dues and funding mechanisms for the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund.
- Senate Bill 524 – Creates specialty license plates honoring America’s 250th anniversary and the Girl Scouts of Georgia.
- Senate Bill 535 – Revises governance and administrative structure of community service boards.
- Senate Bill 551 – Repeals outdated laws related to egg standards and labeling.
- Senate Bill 553 – Establishes the State Construction Industry Licensing Board to oversee multiple construction professions.
As we head into the final days of the session, the focus remains on advancing key legislation and finalizing priorities before Sine Die. These last days are critical, and I encourage you to stay informed and engaged as we work to deliver results for communities across Georgia. You can contact me at my Capitol office by email at dale.washburn@house.ga.gov or by phone at 404-656-0152. As always, thank you for the privilege of serving as your state representative.
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