Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 435: Georgia Development Authority; rename as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority

Enacted Last action July 1, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

SB 435 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Development Authority; rename as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority. Primary sponsor: Tim Bearden (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Jason T. Dickerson, Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), John Albers (Republican), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Chuck Payne (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims, Carden Summers (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Bearden (Republican); Max Burns (Republican); Nikki Merritt (Democratic); Jason T. Dickerson; and 25 more.