SB446Introduced in the Senate
Student Scholarship Organizations; State of Georgia to participate in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations; provide
Introduced by Clint Dixon, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to provide for the State of Georgia to participate in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for rules and guidelines; to provide for definitions; to make conforming changes; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to student scholarship organizations, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
House Postponed
March 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passage: Senate Vote #556 · February 18, 2026
31
Yes
21
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
54 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | 1 | Yes |
| Derek Mallow | 2 | Absent |
| Mike Hodges | 3 | Yes |
| Billy Hickman | 4 | Yes |
| Sheikh Rahman | 5 | No |
| Matt Brass | 6 | Yes |
| Nabilah Islam Parkes | 7 | No |
| Russ Goodman | 8 | Yes |
| Nikki Merritt | 9 | No |
| Emanuel Jones | 10 | No |
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
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Senate Read Second Time
Senate Engrossed
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Senate Passed/Adopted
House First Readers
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House Postponed
House Postponed
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