Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1490: Education; transfer responsibility for operation of Georgia Capitol Museum from Board of Regents to Georgia Building Authority
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1490 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; transfer responsibility for operation of Georgia Capitol Museum from Board of Regents to Georgia Building Authority. Primary sponsor: Matthew Gambill (Republican), Will Wade (Republican), Gerald Greene (Republican), Lauren McDonald (Republican), Devan Seabaugh (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 Titles 20, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to transfer responsibility for the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority; to provide for the transfer of agreements, property, employees, and appropriated funds to the Georgia Building Authority; to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to take certain actions pursuant to such transfer; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Gambill | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Will Wade | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Gerald Greene | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 154 |
| Lauren McDonald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Devan Seabaugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“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