Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 435
Georgia Development Authority; rename as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Timothy Bearden (Republican)
- Max Burns (Republican)
- Nikki Merritt (Democratic)
- Jason T. Dickerson
- Jason Anavitarte (Republican)
- Clint Dixon (Republican)
- Randy Robertson (Republican)
- Tonya Anderson (Democratic)
- Josh McLaurin (Democratic)
- Sonya Halpern (Democratic)
- RaShaun Kemp (Democratic)
- John Albers (Republican)
- Gail Davenport (Democratic)
- Chuck Payne (Republican)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican)
- Ed Harbison (Democratic)
- Sheikh Rahman (Democratic)
- Nabilah Parkes
- Russ Goodman (Republican)
- Sam Watson (Republican)
- Lee Anderson (Republican)
- Freddie Powell Sims
- Carden Summers (Republican)
- Bo Hatchett (Republican)
- Drew Echols (Republican)
- Mike Hodges (Republican)
- Matt Brass (Republican)
- Steve Gooch (Republican)
- Frank Ginn (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to rename the Georgia Development Authority as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority; to make conforming changes; 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, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 House | House Vote #705 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 10, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #534 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Act 432 - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Sent to Governor - Mar 16, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 16, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 12, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 12, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 11, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
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