Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1287: Transportation, Department of; selection of commissioner; revise method
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1287 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Transportation, Department of; selection of commissioner; revise method. Primary sponsor: Lauren McDonald (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 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 Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers of the Department of Transportation, so as to revise the method for selection of the position of commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren McDonald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“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