Key Legislative Updates (as of March 25, 2026):

• Tax Relief: Governor Kemp signed HB 1000 and HB 1199, providing 2024-2025 tax refunds ($250 single/$500 married) and reducing income taxes.

• Protests & Public Safety: Senate Bill 443 passed, targeting protestors who block roads, as noted in this Atlanta Civic Circle article.

• Education: A high school cell phone ban has been sent to the governor. However, the Georgia Early Literacy Act is facing roadblocks over costs.

• Property Tax: House Bill 1116 is under pressure, proposing a 3% cap on property tax increases, as reported by this FOX 5 Atlanta video.

• Health: Legislation to allow vaping of medical cannabis and add lupus to the covered conditions list passed the Senate.

• Other Actions: New legislation aims to increase state trooper pension benefits (SB 452) and ban signal jammers (SB 470).

Bills already signed by the Governor:

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• House Bill 1199 suspends Georgia’s gas tax for 60 days to help offset the rise in fuel prices caused by an unnecessary war in Iran. The price change at the gas pump is now in full effect. Consumers will save between 35 and 37 cents per gallon on both gas and diesel fuels.

• House Bill 1000 provides a one-time income tax refund to eligible taxpayers who file tax returns for the 2024 and 2025 tax years, providing $250 for single filers and $500 for married couples filing jointly. This marks the fourth consecutive year that eligible Georgians have received tax refunds.