House Session
House
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Feb 06, 2026
Meeting Information
A legislative session of the House, featuring the first and second readings of various bills and resolutions, reports from standing committees, local calendar discussions, and morning orders including recognitions and advocacy.
Meeting Summary
Legislative Actions and Committee Reports
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The session included the first and second readings of numerous House and Senate Bills and Resolutions covering diverse topics such as judiciary, elections, taxation, and motor vehicles. [Video 00:00:00] [Video 00:03:58]
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Standing committees on Education, Intergovernmental Coordination, Judiciary, Judiciary Non-Civil, and State Property submitted favorable reports on several bills and resolutions. [Video 00:07:37]
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The local calendar was approved, passing multiple local House and Senate Bills, after a motion to recommit Senate Bill 348 was adopted. [Video 00:10:40] [Video 00:15:57]
Key Legislation Passed
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House Bill 945, the Department of Banking and Finance's annual housekeeping bill, passed to protect seniors from financial exploitation, regulate virtual currency kiosks with fee caps and daily limits, and modernize litigation finance oversight. [Video 00:31:47] [Video 00:52:17]
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House Bill 980 passed, establishing the Georgia Ireland Trade Commission to foster bilateral trade, business, and academic exchanges without taxpayer cost. [Video 00:53:20] [Video 00:59:48]
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House Bill 629 passed, removing physician requirements for AED training in schools and introducing 'Stop the Bleed' kits to enhance safety, with funding from the trauma commission. [Video 01:00:40] [Video 01:05:46]
Morning Orders and Recognitions
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Representative Edna Jackson was recognized for Black History Month, honored as a lifelong civil rights leader, educator, and former Mayor of Savannah. [Video 00:17:15] [Video 00:22:57]
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Advocacy was made for 'Go Red for Women' Day to raise awareness about heart disease in women, and various student groups and organizations, including the Georgia State University Public Policy Club, Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Election Officials, Georgia PTA, and FFA students, were welcomed. [Video 00:23:44] [Video 00:26:27] [Video 00:27:36] [Video 00:29:05] [Video 00:31:06]
Condolences and Adjournment
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Condolences were offered for the passing of Otis J. Brock Junior, a veteran and pivotal educator at Savannah State College, and Barbara Palmer of Fort Valley, recognized for her service and generosity to Fort Valley State University. [Video 01:07:26] [Video 01:10:33]
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Several privileged resolutions were adopted, and announcements were made before the House adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026. [Video 01:14:00] [Video 01:19:29]
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