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GA SB432
GA SB432Education; nonlapsing revenue of institutions of the University System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia; extend automatic repeals
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding nonlapsing revenue of institutions of the University System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding writing off small amounts due to the state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends the automatic repeal date for provisions related to nonlapsing revenue for institutions within the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. Nonlapsing revenue refers to funds collected by these institutions from sources like tuition, departmental sales, and fees that do not revert to the state treasury at the end of a fiscal year, with specific limits on the amount of tuition revenue that can be nonlapsing (3% for the University System and 15% for the Technical College System). Additionally, the bill extends the repeal date for provisions allowing state agencies, including the University System and Technical College System, to administratively discharge small debts owed to the state, which are defined as $100 or less for most agencies, but up to $3,000 for the University System and Technical College System institutions, also from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. These extensions are intended to provide continued flexibility in managing these funds and debts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (18)
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Ben Watson (R)*,
Jan Jones (R),
Last Action
Senate Sent to Governor (on 04/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72506 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/246162 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243032 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242457 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240609 |
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