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HB 974

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 $35+ billion state budget for FY2026-2027 passed the Senate but faces House-Senate disagreement requiring further negotiation before final enactment.

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Bill Summary · HB 974

Legislative bill overview

HB 974 is Georgia's general appropriations bill for State Fiscal Year 2026-2027, which allocates state funding across all government agencies and programs. The bill has passed the Senate with amendments and is currently in a procedural disagreement between chambers, with the Senate insisting on its version after the House rejected the Senate's modifications.

Why is this important

This appropriations bill determines how Georgia's state budget is distributed across education, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, and all other state services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The disagreement between chambers means legislators must resolve differences before final passage, which could affect funding levels for various state priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific budget allocations within the Senate substitute that prompted the House's disagreement, which are not detailed in the action summary
  • Differences in spending priorities between the Republican-controlled House and Senate regarding education funding, tax cuts, or infrastructure investment
  • Whether the final budget maintains, increases, or decreases funding for particular state programs or initiatives

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

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