Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 436: Counties, Municipal Corporations; local governments and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 436 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Counties, Municipal Corporations; local governments and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Jaha Howard (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): 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 Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to suspend the issuance of new certificates of exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment during a certain period; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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