House of Representatives Legislative Session
House of Representatives
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Feb 03, 2026
Meeting Information
This session of the House of Representatives included the introduction and second reading of various bills, committee reports, and morning and afternoon orders featuring numerous recognitions. Key legislative actions included votes on bills related to infant safety devices, feral hog control, and magistrate court fees.
Meeting Summary
Legislative Actions on Key Bills
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House Bill 350, concerning the installation of infant safety devices for anonymous child surrender, was presented, discussed, and passed with 168 yeas and 0 nays. [Video 00:58:07]
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House Bill 946, aimed at providing more tools to remove invasive feral hogs from Georgia's landscape, was discussed and passed with 163 yeas and 1 nay. [Video 01:09:05]
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* Background: Feral hogs cause an estimated $150 million in annual damages to agriculture and native wildlife in Georgia. [Video 01:13:49]
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House Bill 999, which revises provisions for magistrate courts to assess and collect fees and addresses a repealer issue for nonpartisan judges, was presented and passed with 160 yeas and 4 nays. [Video 01:18:45]
Morning and Afternoon Recognitions
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The session included recognitions for Black History Month, Firefighter Appreciation Day, Effingham Day, Girl Scout Day, City of Tucker Day, Georgia Aerospace Industry Day, and Kennesaw State Day. [Video 00:31:53] [Video 00:45:10] [Video 00:57:22]
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The 25th anniversary of Harvest Tabernacle Church and various student groups, including the Engage Club and McDonough High School NJROTC program, were also recognized. [Video 00:43:26] [Video 00:52:41] [Video 00:53:43]
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Augusta Day was celebrated, and a 13-year-old child named Riley was highlighted as being available for adoption. [Video 01:24:50] [Video 01:30:05]
Committee Reports and General Business
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Reports were presented from the Health, Motor Vehicles, and Regulatory Industry committees. [Video 00:31:53]
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Numerous House Bills and Resolutions were introduced for their first and second readings, covering topics such as insurance, public health, taxation, education, and public safety. [Video 00:07:45] [Video 00:24:49]
Discussions on Insurance Rates
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Representative Al Williams raised concerns about rising insurance rates for citizens and the mistreatment of small businesses, particularly body shops, by insurance companies regarding reimbursement rates. [Video 01:27:08]
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