Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 134: Education; repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts, including both Articles 1 and 2 of said chapter
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 134 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts, including both Articles 1 and 2 of said chapter. Primary sponsor: Elena Parent (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Tonya Anderson (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Harold Jones (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Jason Esteves. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts, including both Articles 1 and 2 of said chapter, relating to the Georgia Education Savings Authority and the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," respectively; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper