Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 989: Education; public comment periods during meetings of local boards of education; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 989 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; public comment periods during meetings of local boards of education; provide. Primary sponsor: David Wilkerson (Democratic), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Solomon Adesanya (Democratic), Mary Frances Williams (Democratic), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Lisa Campbell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 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 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide for public comment periods during meetings of local boards of education; to provide for public broadcasts of such meetings and public comment periods; to require local boards of education to record or broadcast public comment periods in the same manner and to the same extent as the remainder of the public portions of meetings; to provide for notice; to provide for limitations; to provide for agenda; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Solomon Adesanya | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Mary Frances Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Lisa Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“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