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GA HB485
GA HB485Official Code of Georgia Annotated; various provisions enacted prior to 2013 which are contingent upon funding and which remain unfunded; repeal
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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to repeal various provisions enacted prior to 2013 which are contingent upon funding and which remain unfunded; to revise various provisions to update outdated terminology or references; to repeal various Code sections or portions thereof held to be unconstitutional; to repeal and replace Code Sections 40-13-60, 48-7-2, and 48-13-6, relating to disposition of traffic violations and jurisdiction of bureau, unlawful failure to pay income tax, file return, keep records, supply information, or exhibit books and penalty, and levy of occupation tax by counties and municipalities on businesses and practitioners of professions and occupations and hearing on tax increase, respectively, so as to correct unconstitutional provisions; to provide for conforming changes; to amend an Act revising the "Georgia Veterinary Practice Act," approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 615/HB 347), so as to repeal provisions which are contingent upon funding and which remain unfunded; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Georgia law, primarily by repealing or updating existing provisions. It removes outdated or unfunded laws enacted before 2013, corrects unconstitutional provisions, and modernizes terminology. Specifically, it repeals laws related to prescription medication integrity, reports on veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and certain regulations for TASERs and electronic control weapons. It also revises language concerning drug donation programs, updates references to federal education acts like the "No Child Left Behind Act" to the "Every Student Succeeds Act," clarifies rules for stream buffers to protect water quality, and modifies provisions related to traffic violations, income tax, and local occupation taxes. Additionally, it repeals several specific code sections deemed unconstitutional or no longer necessary, and makes conforming changes to other laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Carter Barrett (R)*,
Chuck Efstration (R)*,
Mitchell Scoggins (R)*,
Tyler Smith (R)*,
Bill Yearta (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R),
Last Action
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70408 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242465 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236548 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235414 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233849 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/232664 |
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