Rules committee hears brief summaries of multiple bills ranging from magistrate board changes to home-inspector licensing During the consideration calendar, senators presented short summaries of a range of bills including SB 261 (magistrate board changes), SB 399 (911/AED coordination), SB 441 (local government investment pool), SB 405 (small claims threshold), HB 377 (qualifications-based selection), SB 443 (blocking roads), SB 472 (school accountability), SB 458 (home inspector license), SB 513 (attendance legislation) and others.

Georgia senators are rapidly summarizing a slew of impactful bills, from enhancing 911 services to creating a home-inspector license—what's on the agenda?

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Clerk reads long lists of bills for first and second reading — subjects include taxes, education, public safety and local government The clerk read dozens of House bills (first and second readers) covering income taxes, medical assistance, education, public safety, municipal charters, veteran cemeteries, employment security, and more; the readings set committee referrals but recorded no floor debate or final passage in this session.

The Georgia House just took a major step by reading a lengthy list of bills that could reshape income taxes, public safety, and education—are you ready to see what’s on the table?

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Georgia House passes Bill 886 to halt ransomware response by state entities House Bill 886 requires state and local agencies to report ransomware activity to authorities.

Georgia's new House Bill 886 takes a bold stand against ransomware, aiming to protect taxpayer dollars by prohibiting state and local agencies from paying ransoms.

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