Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 18: State Officials; daily expense accounts; revise provisions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 18 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Officials; daily expense accounts; revise provisions. Primary sponsor: John Albers (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Nan Orrock (Democratic), Billy Hickman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 17, 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 Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions related to daily expense accounts of members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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