Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 64: Local Government and State Government; certain transactions between government entities and certain foreign persons; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 64 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government and State Government; certain transactions between government entities and certain foreign persons; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Clint Dixon (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate Recommitted.
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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 Titles 36 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and state government, respectively, so as to prohibit certain transactions between government entities and certain foreign persons; to prohibit government entities from purchasing or acquiring foreign unmanned aircraft systems; to prohibit the use of state funds in connection with such unmanned aircraft systems; to prohibit government entities from operating such unmanned aircraft systems; to prohibit foreign adversaries from submitting a proposal for a contract with a state agency for goods or services; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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 Recommitted
- Senate Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper