Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 295: State Board of Education; local school systems to maintain and publish a registry of all contracts worth more than $10,000.00; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 295 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of Education; local school systems to maintain and publish a registry of all contracts worth more than $10,000.00; require. Primary sponsor: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims, John Albers (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Shawn Still (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 Part 8 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to State Board of Education under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require local school systems to maintain and publish a registry of all contracts worth more than $10,000.00 involving the use of any state funds; to provide for such information to be included on the contract registry; to require local boards of education to adopt policies; to provide for enforcement; to prohibit waivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
“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
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper