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HB 977

General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Burns and 3 co-sponsors

Georgia's FY 2026-2027 general appropriations bill distributes state budget funding across all agencies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Bill Summary · HB 977

Legislative bill overview

HB 977 is Georgia's general appropriations bill for State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This bill allocates state budget funding across all government agencies, departments, and programs for the fiscal year. As a general appropriations measure, it represents the primary mechanism through which the state legislature distributes available revenues to fund operations.

Why is this important

General appropriations bills are among the most consequential legislation passed annually, directly determining funding levels for education, healthcare, transportation, law enforcement, and other essential state services. The allocation decisions made in this bill affect millions of Georgians through schools, universities, Medicaid, infrastructure projects, and state employee salaries. The bill also reflects the state's fiscal priorities and economic conditions during the budgeting period.

Potential points of contention

  • Education funding levels - Disputes over K-12 and higher education allocations, teacher pay, and school infrastructure funding
  • Healthcare and Medicaid expansion - Disagreements over funding for healthcare services and whether to expand Medicaid coverage
  • Tax revenue assumptions - Debates over projected revenues and whether the budget is realistic given economic forecasts or should include contingency reductions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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