What are the most tracked bills in Georgia (2025-2026 Regular Session)?

The top 5 most tracked bills are SB 9: "Ensuring Accountability for Illegal AI Activities Act"; enact -- (H Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, S Judiciary), HB 1012: Local government; construction or development of new data centers for a specified time; prohibit -- (H Governmental Affairs), SB 421: "The Data Center Transparency Act"; enact -- (S State and Local Governmental Operations), SB 410: State Sales and Use Taxes; the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; repeal -- (S Finance), SB 408: State Sales and Use Taxes; data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; advance the sunset date -- (S Finance), SB 7: Jails; certain municipal corporations make municipal detention facilities or jails available for use by a sheriff; require -- (S Public Safety)

Why do I need bill tracking for Georgia?

Tracking bills is hard, especially if you rely on state legislature websites! Thousands of bills get filed in each state legislature across the US every year (about 180,000 bills per year nationwide). Legislation gets introduced by bill sponsors, heard in committees, amended, passed and becomes law. If you want to be an effective advocate, you need to know what action to take and when to take it. We can help you stay up to date on bills you care about, so you can take timely action.

What are the benefits of FastDemocracy Professional?

FastDemocracy Professional is a full-suite lobbying and bill tracking software for government relations professionals. Get accurate, realtime legislative tracking alerts for state legislatures and Congress, generate professional legislative reports for clients and stakeholders, collaborate with colleagues, organize your advocacy and save hours of work every week.

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How does a bill become law in Georgia?

Step 1: Drafting the IdeaCitizens can start by discussing problems with their state legislators, who can help draft a bill if a new law is needed.
Step 2: Georgia General AssemblyThe legislator takes the idea to the Georgia General Assembly, where it is drafted into a bill by an attorney.
Step 3: Georgia State Legislative SessionFirst Reading: The bill is formally introduced on the first legislative day after it's filed.
Committees: Bills are assigned to committees for discussion and amendments.
Third Reading: After passing through committee, the bill moves to a Third Reading for debate.
Step 4: The VoteVote #1: The originating house votes on the bill.
Vote #2: If passed, the bill goes to the other chamber for another vote and potential amendments.
Step 5: The Governor's RoleThe governor has the option to sign, veto, or take no action on the bill. If signed, it becomes law; if vetoed, it can be overridden by a two-thirds majority. If no action is taken, it becomes law after 40 days.
Step 6: The Bill Becomes a LawOnce signed or not acted upon by the governor, the bill is printed and becomes effective on July 1 unless stated otherwise.

How can a member of the public get involved in the legislative process in Georgia?

A member of the public can get involved in the legislative process in Georgia by following these steps:
Identify a Problem: If you notice a problem regarding Georgia government or policies, you can reach out to your local Georgia State Senator or State Representative to express your concerns.
Contact Your Legislators: Share your idea or suggested solution with your legislators. They can help you work towards a resolution and might decide to draft a bill based on your input.
Engage with Committees: Once the bill is drafted and introduced, you can participate in the committee hearings where the bill is discussed. Committees often invite people to testify or share their opinions, so your voice could be heard during this critical stage.
Follow the Legislative Process: Stay informed about the bill's progress through the different stages: First Reading, Committee Discussion, Third Reading, and voting. You can attend sessions or follow updates online.
Advocate for Your Cause: You can advocate for your bill through various means, such as rallying support from the community, contacting other legislators, or utilizing social media to raise awareness.

How can FastDemocracy help me with that?

Tracking bills is hard, especially if you rely on state legislature websites, which are often hard to navigate. Thousands of bills get filed in Georgia every year (and about 180,000 bills nationwide). If you want to be an effective advocate, you need to know where legislation of interest stands, and act quickly.

FastDemocracy's free version allows you to track an unlimited number of bills - no strings attached. We'll send you a daily or weekly email on your priority bills and give you tools to research bills and legislators.

FastDemocracy Professional is for anyone who tracks bills in a professional capacity. It features

real-time bill, amendment and hearing alerts
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bill similarity detection
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How do I track bills in Georgia?

1. Sign up here for a free FastDemocracy account.

2. Head to Tracked Topics to select issue areas you care about.

3. Use the search bar on top if you're looking for something specific.

4. Click "Track Bill" for any legislation you'd like to monitor a bit closer. That's how you add it to your Tracked Bills. You can also click on a bill to learn more, see the bill summary, most recent actions, votes, news and tweets. You can also contact legislators or share your bills on social media.

5. You can track an unlimited number of bills for free and we'll send you a daily or weekly email if your tracked legislation moves.

6. Do you need real-time alerts, outreach tools, bill lists, and professional functions? Then FastDemocracy Professional is the right fit for you.

7. Track bills on your smartphone using our free mobile app.