Votes at a Glance: Bills Passed Feb. 9, 2026 — Judiciary, Veterans, Liens and More
February 09, 2026 | 2026 Legislature Georgia, Georgia
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The Georgia House recorded passage on several bills during floor session on Feb. 9, 2026. Below are the principal outcomes announced on the floor.
- House Bill 12 15 (Representative Parrish): Adds a third judge to the Middle Judicial Circuit; passed by recorded vote, yays 166, nays 0. Sponsor said funding is in the governor’s budget and the Judicial Council recommended the change.
- House Bill 676 (Representative Rob Clifton): Establishes a $1,500 penalty plus attorneys' and court fees for frivolous mechanic's liens; passed 165–0.
- House Bill 632 (Representative Bonner): Clarifies occupational‑tax exemptions for disabled veterans, aligns eligibility dates with federal code and establishes a process through the Georgia Department of Veterans Services; passed 169–0.
Several other bills were read for first or second reading across subject areas including education, taxation, public health, and municipal charters. Where floor discussion was brief or procedural, the House adopted committee recommendations and advanced the items to the next stage.
- House Bill 12 15 (Representative Parrish): Adds a third judge to the Middle Judicial Circuit; passed by recorded vote, yays 166, nays 0. Sponsor said funding is in the governor’s budget and the Judicial Council recommended the change.
- House Bill 676 (Representative Rob Clifton): Establishes a $1,500 penalty plus attorneys' and court fees for frivolous mechanic's liens; passed 165–0.
- House Bill 632 (Representative Bonner): Clarifies occupational‑tax exemptions for disabled veterans, aligns eligibility dates with federal code and establishes a process through the Georgia Department of Veterans Services; passed 169–0.
Several other bills were read for first or second reading across subject areas including education, taxation, public health, and municipal charters. Where floor discussion was brief or procedural, the House adopted committee recommendations and advanced the items to the next stage.
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