Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 392: "Waste Reduction Act of 2026"; enact
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 392 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Waste Reduction Act of 2026"; enact. Primary sponsor: John Albers (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Carden Summers (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Second Readers.
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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 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for intent; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for short titles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Notice to Reconsider
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper