Transportation

signed · Georgia · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 651: Motor vehicles; use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; revise provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to speed detection devices, so as to revise provisions relative to the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to authorize district attorneys, solicitors-general, and prosecuting attorneys to enforce civil monetary penalties relative to the enforcement of laws regarding speeding in a school zone using recorded images; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill revises automated traffic enforcement for speed limits in school zones, enhancing transportation safety through stricter enforcement in high-risk areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

died · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 393: Safer Cycling in Georgia Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-291 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to traffic laws applicable to bicycles, operation upon paved shoulder, and signaling of right hand turns, so as to require bicyclists to provide a signal of intention to turn absent certain circumstances; to provide for standards of operation for bicyclists approaching certain intersections with stop signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires bicycle signaling and intersection standards to enhance cycling safety, directly improving transportation safety standards for infrastructure users.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Vehicle Registration

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died · Georgia · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 461: Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act; enact

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 revise and provide for definitions; to provide for the safe operation of a motorcycle or bicycle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to require drivers of motor vehicles to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; to make it unlawful to activate such devices when there is no intent to cross a roadway; to remove provisions regarding height of handlebars for motorcycles; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates stops at crosswalks with pedestrian beacons and regulates beacon activation, directly enhancing traffic safety standards per transportation policy indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Vehicle Registration

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 10: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; reaffirm its commitment to an extension of rail system along east side of Interstate 20 in South Dekalb County; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to reaffirm its commitment to an extension of the rail system along the east side of Interstate 20 in South DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUrges MARTA to extend rail system along I-20, directly advancing public transit infrastructure expansion in South DeKalb County.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 16, 2025

HB 42: Quality Basic Education; calculation and distribution of funds to local units of administration for student transportation programs; revise provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights and funding requirements under Quality Basic 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 require the State Board of Education to distribute to each local unit of administration up to 100 percent of projected costs of such local unit of administration's student transportation program, subject to exception; to provide for the use of vehicles in addition to school buses in student transportation programs; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRevises funding distribution for student transportation, ensuring up to 100% coverage of projected costs, directly supporting school transportation funding under Quality Basic Education.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill revises funding distribution for student transportation programs, requiring up to 100% cost coverage by State Board of Education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Vehicle Registration

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 131: Creation of a National Infrastructure Bank; express support

This is a symbolic resolution (not a bill) expressing Georgia's support for HR 4052, which proposes creating a National Infrastructure Bank. It cites Georgia's infrastructure challenges - like $2.7 billion in wastewater needs, 31,000 lead service lines in Atlanta, and a shortage of 214,000 affordable housing units - to advocate for federal legislation that would fund infrastructure projects using existing Treasury debt (no new taxes/appropriations). The resolution urges Georgia's congressional delegation to support HR 4052 but does not create any new policies or funding itself.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCites wastewater needs and lead service lines (environmental infrastructure issues) to advocate federal funding for environmental protection via infrastructure projects.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationResolution advocates for federal infrastructure funding via National Infrastructure Bank (HR 4052), citing transportation-adjacent infrastructure needs like wastewater and housing to support funding mechanisms for transportation projects.95% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 261: Motor vehicles; annual reduction of licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles; provide

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 provide for annual reduction of licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles; to provide for a waiver of the fee for an alternative fueled specialty license plate upon proof of payment of the required licensing fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles, incentivizing cleaner transportation adoption and aligning with renewable energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages adoption of cleaner vehicles through fee reductions, promoting lower emissions and supporting alternative fuel use.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReduces licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation adoption through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Driver Licensing Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 239: Motor vehicles; placement of a special identifying sticker on the windshields of alternative fueled vehicles; require

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 require the placement of a special identifying sticker on the windshields of alternative fueled vehicles; to provide for the design and distribution of such stickers by the Department of Revenue; to provide for the designation of a vehicle as an alternative fueled vehicle on a motor vehicle registration application; to provide for a penalty; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes alternative fueled vehicles (reducing emissions) via administrative requirements, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires special stickers for alternative fueled vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation through regulatory identification and designation on registrations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 10, 2025

HB 721: Motor vehicles; transportation referral service providers and ride share network services; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to provide for additional requirements upon transportation referral service providers and ride share network services relative to driver safety and hiring and the privacy of personal information for drivers and passengers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires safety measures for drivers, improving workplace safety for ride-share workers.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates privacy protections for personal information in ride-sharing services, directly addressing data privacy concerns under technology policy.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds safety requirements for ride-share drivers and passengers, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SR 410: Federal Railroad Administration; deny CSX's request to become the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Railroad Administration to deny CSX's request to become the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill explicitly urges denial of CSX's request to implement Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature, restricting a railroad technology innovation in transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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