GeorgiaGeorgia law uses the agricultural name for its development authority
Georgia law uses the agricultural authority name in code sections covering its programs, powers, lending, and state operations.
What it does
Georgia law uses “Georgia Agricultural Development Authority” in the listed code sections. The text does not describe changes to the authority’s programs or powers.
Argument forThe agricultural name may help readers recognize the authority’s connection to farming and agricultural programs.
Argument againstPeople using older records may have trouble matching the authority’s former name to the name used in these code sections.
More detail
Georgia law uses the name Georgia Agricultural Development Authority in the listed code sections. The listed sections cover agricultural programs and funds, lending, state employees and retirement, state financing, and the authority’s powers and duties.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 1Effective DateLatest
- May 6Act 432Major
- May 6Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 10Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 16House Passed/AdoptedPassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #705 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded House Vote #705 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 16House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 12House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Feb 12House Second ReadersMinor
- Feb 11House First ReadersMinor
- Feb 10Senate Passed/AdoptedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #534 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #534 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 10Senate Third ReadMinor
- Feb 6Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Feb 5Senate Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Jan 29Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Jan 28Senate HopperIntroduced
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