Georgia Legislative Session Wraps With Budget, Affordability Measures, and Three Ballot Questions

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

ATLANTA — The Georgia General Assembly gaveled to a close late Thursday night, concluding a 2026 legislative session that lawmakers from both parties characterized as one focused squarely on affordability, public safety, and government modernization. The session ended on April 2, 2026, with dozens of bills headed to the governor’s desk and three proposed constitutional amendments now bound for the statewide ballot.

The Budget: HB 974

The centerpiece of any legislative session is the state budget, and this year was no exception. HB 974, the FY2027 appropriations act, cleared both chambers after weeks of negotiation between House and Senate conferees. The spending plan reflects the affordability theme that dominated floor debate throughout the session, with targeted investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

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Georgia Legislative Session Wraps With Budget, Affordability Measures, and Three Ballot Questions

The Budget: HB 974