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'Lawmakers' Day 27: House OKs Trey's Law; Senate passes True Patriotism Universal Student Access Act

The Senate already adjourned for the night on Wednesday, but it's looking like another late night in the House as lawmakers continue to pass as many bills as possible before the Crossover Day deadline. 

March 05, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Senate Bill 240 would change the Georgia state flower from the Cherokee Rose to the native Sweet Bay Magnolia. Adobe Stock Image

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'Lawmakers' Day 26: PB&J Day; House debates ketamine; Senate OKs charges for obstructing roads

Lawmakers took on their highest combined bill count yet. Psychedelics, property taxes and protests all came up, with a side of peanut butter.

March 04, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy (middle) visited the Georgia House of Representatives chambers on February 26, 2026, as pictured with Rep. Will Wade (left) (R-Dawsonville) and Speaker of the House Jon Burns (right) (R-Newington). Georgia House of Representatives

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'Lawmakers' Day 25: Senate addresses chronic absenteeism in schools; House OKs insurance bills

On Thursday at the Capitol, lawmakers got a visit from Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy before diving into over a dozen bills for the day. 

February 27, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
The Senate passed SB 433 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, which would create a special license plate to alert authorities to automobiles driven or occupied by a person with autism. Screenshot

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'Lawmakers' Day 24: Senate debates DNA samples in detention centers; House OKs income tax cuts

It was a big day of debates at the Capitol on Wednesday, covering everything from income tax to immigration detention.

February 26, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to place and fund literacy coaches in all Georgia elementary schools. Adobe Stock Image

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'Lawmakers' Day 23: House OKs cellphone bans, literacy programs, school safety grants

On Tuesday at the Capitol, lawmakers passed key bills dealing with schools and children. 

February 25, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Members of the state House of Representatives recognized Lupus Advocacy Day at the Capitol on February 19, 2026, by wearing dotted purple and capes. Georgia House of Representatives

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'Lawmakers' Day 21: Senate Dems intro voting rights bill; House OKs auto-related bills; Lupus Day

In the House, pops of purple dotted the chamber as members wore capes for Lupus Advocacy Day, amid a number of votes on bills.

February 20, 2026
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By:
  • Tristan Smith and
  • Ashley Mengwasser
Lemon pepper chicken wings. Adobe Stock Image

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Georgia’s famous lemon pepper wings could become the state’s official wing flavor

Move over, peaches, peanuts, and pecans. Lemon pepper wings could soon join the ranks of official Georgia foods, according to a bipartisan bill considered by lawmakers Wednesday.

February 19, 2026
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By:
  • Mark Niesse and
  • Capitol Beat News Service
 Milton Republican Rep. Jan Jones helped shepherd paid parental leave legislation through the General Assembly in 2024. Jones said the new policy will provide greater relief to mothers who often sacrifice vacation and sick time to take care of their children. File Georgia Recorder/Ross Williams

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House Speaker Jan Jones to retire after nearly two decades as legislative leader

A fixture in the leadership of Georgia’s House of Representatives will step down when her term ends this year, declining to run for re-election after nearly a quarter century in office.

February 19, 2026
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By:
  • Ty Tagami and
  • Capitol Beat News Service
Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) revealed his plan for insurance affordability on February 18, 2026. Georgia House of Representatives

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'Lawmakers' Day 20: House OKs heart screenings for young athletes; Speaker unveils insurance plan

It was Japan Day on Wednesday at the Capitol, and lawmakers passed bills dealing with health, finances, and education. 

February 19, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Asian American and Pacific Islander lawmakers held their annual Lunar New Year celebration at the Capitol on February 17, 2026. Georgia House of Representatives

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'Lawmakers' Day 19: Jesse Jackson, Linda Davis remembered; House OKs alternative charter schools

On Tuesday at the Capitol, lawmakers remembered the late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and celebrated Lunar New Year.

February 18, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Georgia state Capitol in afternoon sunlight

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Georgia bill would make ivermectin available over the counter. Critics warn of risks

Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill to make the controversial anti-parasitic drug ivermectin available over the counter, even though it has been shown to have no effect on COVID or cancer, despite social media claims encouraging those uses.

February 17, 2026
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By:
  • Rebecca Grapevine and
  • Healthbeat
Georgia House lawmakers received a visit from a James Oglethorpe reenactor on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Georgia House of Representatives

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'Lawmakers' Day 18: Senate OKs income tax legislation; House on foreclosures, HIV meds

Thursday at the Capitol brought reenactors and taxes. Lots of taxes.

February 13, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Members of the Georgia House's Public and Community Health Committee listen to Rep. Darlene Taylor present a bill that would help health workers retain accrued leave rates when they move to state employment. (Rebecca Grapevine)

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Georgia lawmakers consider first steps to streamline public health system

Citing historic underfunding of public health in Georgia, a legislative committee studying how the system is structured and financed has issued five recommendations for change.

February 12, 2026
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By:
  • Rebecca Grapevine and
  • Healthbeat
Rep. Saira Draper (D-Atlanta) was one of the two House Democrats to speak at a press conference debunking claims made by the federal government over the Fulton County voting documents on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Screenshot

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'Lawmakers' Day 17: Discussion of Fulton elections; House on high school NIL, nonpartisan judges

On Wednesday at the Capitol, lawmakers gave their ideas for next steps after new details came to light about an FBI raid at a Fulton County elections warehouse. 

February 12, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, lawmakers gathered for a press conference in honor of HOA, COA & POA Day. Lawmakers advocated for more regulations on homeowners and property owners' associations. Georgia Senate

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'Lawmakers' Day 16: Senate debates puberty blockers for minors; House Democrats' affordability agenda

On Tuesday at the Capitol, some old bills came back from the dead in the Senate and sparked controversy. Meanwhile, the House passed procedural bills updating Georgia's code. 

February 11, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
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