Public officers; persons having certain financial interest shall be ineligible to hold certain public offices; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for eligibility and qualifications for office, so as to provide that persons having certain financial interest shall be ineligible to hold certain public offices; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit state public officials from having financial interest in certain state contracts or from transacting business with the state; to revise disclosure provisions; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 2026
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LC 47 4055/a
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LC 47 4101S/hs
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MINOR
The bill was amended to explicitly include federal agencies and departments in conflict-of-interest rules, ensuring state officials cannot conduct business with or have financial interests in any federal entity. This change expands the scope of the law beyond just state agencies to prevent potential conflicts involving federal contracts and interests.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was expanded to include federal agencies and departments in addition to state agencies, broadening the range of entities subject to conflict-of-interest restrictions.
SCOPE
Updated conflict-of-interest provisions to explicitly include federal agencies and departments in the list of entities with which public officials cannot transact business or in which they cannot hold financial interests.
DEFINITION
Revised definitions of contracts and interested parties to include federal agencies and departments alongside state agencies.
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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