Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 978: Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding; create
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 978 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding; create. Primary sponsor: Max Burns (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Chuck Payne (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Senate Passed/Adopted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“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 Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper