Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 309: Education; repeal Chapter 2B
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 309 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; repeal Chapter 2B. Primary sponsor: Randal Mangham (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Gail Davenport (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Donzella James (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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