Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 495
Education; Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; repeal; provide for Georgia Rural Development Council
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robert Dickey (Republican)
- Jon Burns (Republican)
- Steven Meeks (Republican)
- Leesa Hagan (Republican)
- Gerald Greene (Republican)
- Rick Jasperse (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 18, relating to the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to transfer the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation to the Department of Agriculture; to provide for a director; to provide for assumption of business and responsibilities of the Centers of Innovation Agribusiness and collaboration with other entities; to provide for the Georgia Rural Development Council; to provide for duties and satellite offices; to provide for funds; to provide for reporting and approval of strategic plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #350 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 28, 2025 House | House Vote #116 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2025 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 14, 2025 · Senate
Act 311 - May 14, 2025 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 9, 2025 · House
House Sent to Governor - Mar 31, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Mar 31, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 18, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 3, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 28, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 28, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 26, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 19, 2025 · House
House Withdrawn, Recommitted - Feb 19, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 19, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 18, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 18, 2025 · House
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