Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 243: Back the Blue Fund; authorized use of money; revise
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 243 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Back the Blue Fund; authorized use of money; revise. Primary sponsor: Larry Walker (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate Recommitted.
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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 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing generally, so as to revise the authorized use of money distributed from the Back the Blue Fund; to revise collection procedures; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
“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 Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper