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SB 435: Georgia Development Authority; rename as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority

Enacted Official data

Introduced
In committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Enacted

Last official action: July 1, 2026 ·Record last updated: Oct 22, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC

Plain-language summary

SB 435 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Development Authority; rename as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority. Primary sponsor: Tim Bearden (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Jason T. Dickerson, Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), John Albers (Republican), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Chuck Payne (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims, Carden Summers (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.

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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 the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to rename the Georgia Development Authority as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 18

Name	Role	Party	Chamber	District
Tim Bearden	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	30
Max Burns	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	23
Nikki Merritt	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	9
Jason T. Dickerson	Primary sponsor	Not applicable (committee)	—	—
Jason Anavitarte	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	31
Clint Dixon	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	45
Randy Robertson	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	29
Tonya Anderson	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	43
Josh McLaurin	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	14
Sonya Halpern	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	39
RaShaun Kemp	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	38
John Albers	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	56
Gail Davenport	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	17
Chuck Payne	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	54
Kay Kirkpatrick	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	32
Ed Harbison	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	15
Sheikh Rahman	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	5
Nabilah Parkes	Primary sponsor	Not applicable (committee)	—	—
Russ Goodman	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	8
Sam Watson	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	11
Lee Anderson	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	24
Freddie Powell Sims	Primary sponsor	Not applicable (committee)	—	—
Carden Summers	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	13
Bo Hatchett	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	50
Drew Echols	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	49
Mike Hodges	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	3
Matt Brass	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	6
Steve Gooch	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	51
Frank Ginn	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	47

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

July 1, 2026Effective Date
May 6, 2026Act 432
May 6, 2026Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 10, 2026Senate Sent to Governor
March 16, 2026House Passed/Adopted
March 16, 2026House Third Readers
March 12, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported
February 12, 2026House Second Readers
February 11, 2026House First Readers
February 10, 2026Senate Passed/Adopted
February 10, 2026Senate Third Read
February 6, 2026Senate Read Second Time

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Bill text — As Introduced LC 60 0242 (official legislature file)

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Key facts

Bill: SB 435
Chamber: Senate
Introduced: January 28, 2026
Stage: Enacted
Last action: July 1, 2026

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