HB 956 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Solid Waste Trust Fund; authorize use of funds for implementation of provisions of a solid waste management program

Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-27.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Solid Waste Trust Fund, so as to authorize use of funds for implementation of the provisions of a solid waste management program in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed May 6, 2026
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What changed between versions

LC 44 3273/a HB 956/AP* · 1 edit
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The bill's title was updated to reflect that it has been passed by both the House and Senate, indicating the legislation is now in its final form ready for the Governor's signature. The version number in the header was updated from LC 44 3273 to LC 44 3273/AP to match the new official designation. No substantive policy changes, such as new requirements, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria, were identified in the provided text.
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The bill title was updated to include '(AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)', and the version number in the header was changed to reflect the final agreed-upon text.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2026 · House Feb 17, 2026

How they voted

401
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 48
Mar 12, 2026
D Democratic19
15 Yea 4
78% Yea
R Republican29
25 Yea 1 Nay 3
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
3
May 6, 2026
Signed into law
Act 428
upper
May 6, 2026
Signed into law
House Date Signed by Governor
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors