Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 478: Outdoor Stewardship; provide for a sunset
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 478 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Outdoor Stewardship; provide for a sunset. Primary sponsor: Sam Watson (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Veto V11.
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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 6A of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to outdoor stewardship, so as to provide for a sunset; to raise the percentage of moneys appropriated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Veto V11
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
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