Transportation

in committee · Georgia · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 1177: Pedestrians; wear bright or reflective clothing at night to improve visibility to drivers; urge

A RESOLUTION urging pedestrians in Georgia to wear bright or reflective clothing at night to improve their visibility to drivers resulting in a reduction of pedestrian deaths across this state; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly promotes pedestrian safety via visibility measures, directly enhancing transportation safety standards under motor vehicle/traffic regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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died · Georgia · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 1377: Transit SPLOST; time limits upon recalling of an election; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5B of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special districts for transit purposes sales and use tax (Transit SPLOST), so as to provide for time limits upon the recalling of an election for approval of such special sales and use tax upon failure to approve; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables transit SPLOST tax approval process stability, directly funding public transit infrastructure through sales tax revenue mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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signed · Georgia · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 569: Motor Vehicles and Traffic; the issuance of emergency vehicle light permits for towing service companies in certain instances; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the issuance of emergency vehicle light permits for towing service companies in certain instances; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPermits emergency vehicle lights for towing services in specific cases, enhancing highway safety response times and aligning with transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

in committee · Georgia · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 394: Motor Vehicles; operation of alternative fueled vehicles and make conforming changes; remove a fee

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to remove a fee for the operation of alternative fueled vehicles and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRemoves fee for alternative fueled vehicles, promoting renewable energy adoption by reducing consumer costs and encouraging use of cleaner transportation options.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRemoves fee for alternative fueled vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation adoption and reducing barriers for eco-friendly vehicle use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1022: Motor vehicles; prohibit electric tinting

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to prohibit electric tinting; to provide for penalties; to prohibit the use of digital license plates; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits digital license plates, directly restricting a technology application under vehicle regulations rather than advancing tech policy.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits electric tinting for safety, enhancing vehicle regulation standards under transportation policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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signed · Georgia · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 1093: Ware County; nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Ware County support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for a referendum; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill proposes nonbinding referendum for perimeter highway bypass infrastructure, directly advancing transportation infrastructure project in Waycross.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1070: Income tax; increase and extend a credit for expenditures on maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to increase and extend an income tax credit for expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases income tax credit for railroads, providing tax relief as a direct tax policy change under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for railroad track maintenance, directly funding rail infrastructure upkeep, a core transportation component.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Rail Vehicle Registration

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1103: Happy Highways Grant Program; establishment of and purpose; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state highway system, so as to provide for the establishment of and purpose for the Happy Highways Grant Program; to provide for the allocation of grant awards under such program; to provide for grant criteria and application process; to authorize the erection of up to two murals along the state highway system within each county; to authorize any signs containing such murals to be erected within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right of way; to provide a definition; to provide for contingent effectiveness and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes grant program for highway infrastructure funding, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects through allocation of grants and mural/sign authorization along highways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1094: Georgia School Bus Safety and Modernization Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions for the calculation and distribution of funds by the State Board of Education to local units of administration for student transportation programs;to provide for priorities for such grants; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRevises state funding distribution for school transportation programs, ensuring resource allocation for student safety and modernization - directly supports K-12 infrastructure needs.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill revises funding distribution for student transportation programs with explicit focus on school bus safety and modernization, enhancing vehicle safety standards within transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Public Transit Vehicle Registration

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signed · Georgia · Senate Jul 1, 2025

SB 58: "Georgia Transporting Life-Saving Organs and Personnel Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for the licensing and operation of emergency organ transport vehicles as ambulance services; to provide for the operation of such vehicles on public roadways; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to exempt emergency organ transport vehicles from those vehicles required to obtain an emergency vehicle permit from the Department of Public Safety; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes licensing for organ transport vehicles and traffic exemptions, directly improving access to life-saving organ transplants and supporting healthcare logistics for patients and medical professionals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts emergency organ transport vehicles from traffic regulations to improve response times for life-saving services, enhancing transportation safety and efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration