Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 934: Banking and finance; transfer regulation of securities and commodities from Secretary of State to Department of Banking and Finance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 934 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Banking and finance; transfer regulation of securities and commodities from Secretary of State to Department of Banking and Finance. Primary sponsor: Noel Williams (Republican), Chuck Efstration (Republican), Bruce Williamson (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican), James Burchett (Republican), Carter Barrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 7, 10, and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to transfer the regulation of securities and commodities from the Secretary of State to the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for an advisory board; to provide for conformity; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 148 |
| Chuck Efstration | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Bruce Williamson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| James Burchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 176 |
| Carter Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper