Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1008: General Assembly; approved allowances paid to members residing within 50 miles of the state capitol shall be paid through the legislative payroll system; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1008 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: General Assembly; approved allowances paid to members residing within 50 miles of the state capitol shall be paid through the legislative payroll system; provide. Primary sponsor: Bruce Williamson (Republican), David Wilkerson (Democratic), Jan Jones (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that approved allowances paid to members of the General Assembly residing within 50 miles of the state capitol shall be paid through the legislative payroll system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Williamson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper