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Steve Gooch R

State Senator

Georgia Senate District 51

Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026

Email: [email protected]

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On Record (7)

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Bill banning protests near religious services in Georgia sparks First Amendment concerns

Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

"One Strike Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 5 and 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes against the person, sexual offenses, and sentence and punishment, respectively, so as to provide for increased punishments for certain offenses; to provide for certain punishment for offenders who have been convicted of …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

Offenses Against Public Order; the disruption of a religious service; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to prohibit the disruption of a religious service; to provide for enhanced penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

Income Taxes; business enterprises that hire illegal aliens for large-scale projects from claiming certain tax credits associated with such projects; disqualify

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to disqualify business enterprises that hire illegal aliens for large-scale projects from claiming certain tax credits associated with such projects; to provide …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

Notaries Public; notarial acts to be performed using electronic means when certain requirements are satisfied; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide for notarial acts to be performed using electronic means when certain requirements are satisfied; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

Special License Plates; establish an "America First" specialty license plate

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations and qualified motor vehicles or drivers with proceeds deposited into the general fund, so as to establish an "America First" specialty license plate; to provide for …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral

State's Employee Benefit Plan Council; establish health savings accounts and to continually provide for education or salary reductions for such accounts; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state's Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to require such council to establish health savings accounts and to continually provide for education or salary reductions for such accounts; to provide for related matters; …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (50)

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Capitol Art Standards Commission; placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 and Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Art Standards Commission …

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"District Attorney Compensation Reform Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Prosecuting Attorneys; additional grounds for discipline of a district attorney or solicitor-general or for his or her removal or involuntary retirement from office; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide for additional grounds for discipline …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Ad Valorem Tax; class action suits by taxpayers for refunds; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-23 and Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to class actions and miscellaneous local administrative provisions relative to ad …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Professions and Businesses; repeal Chapter 14, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors and enact a new Chapter 14

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal Chapter 14, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors, and …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clubs and organizations, so as to provide for …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Sexual Offenses; clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; permit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Education; public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to authorize public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Laws and Statutes; provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to revise provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Outdoor Stewardship; provide for a sunset

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 …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Income Taxes; personal income tax rate; reduce

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"Income Tax Reduction Act of 2026"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to reduce the personal income tax rate; to provide …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

State Income Tax; overtime compensation from taxation; exclude

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"Rural Incentive Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to exempt from taxation all income received by certain rural residents; to …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Retirement and Pension; maximum employer contribution to a 401(k) for certain state law enforcement officers; increase

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-357 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withdrawal, employer contributions, vesting, and date of election, so as to increase the maximum employer contribution to a 401(k) …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Student Scholarship Organizations; State of Georgia to participate in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations; provide

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 …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Offenses Against Public Order; the punishment for the offense of obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks, or other public passages; increase

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to increase the punishment for the offense of …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Drivers' Licenses; revocation and expiration of commercial drivers' licenses for noncitizens; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for revocation and expiration of commercial drivers' licenses for noncitizens; to …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Georgia Development Authority; rename as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to rename the Georgia Development Authority as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Education; enrollment of foster care students within two school days of a request for enrollment by such student's parent or legal custodian; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-670 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosures and information required for permanent enrollment in a grade higher than third, provisional enrollment, and transfer of education …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Government Transparency; campaign committees, independent committees, political action committees, and leadership committees from accepting contributions or donations from non-Georgia persons that exceed 50 percent of all contributions received; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit candidates, campaign committees, independent committees, political action committees, …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

License, Permit, Tag, and Stamp Fees; fees for reef and migratory fish endorsement; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees, so as to provide for fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; to …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Children and Youth; pilot program provision for screenings, clinical evaluations, training for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care; establish

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to establish a pilot program relating to the …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"Waste Reduction Act of 2026"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols; protection of government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; revise provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to revise provisions for the protection of government statues, …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

License Plates for Certain Veterans; the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; increase

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for certain veterans, so as to increase the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Elections and Primaries; rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board prior to a general primary, general election, or runoff thereof; limit the effective date

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to limit the effective date of rules or regulations adopted by …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Magistrates Retirement Fund; early retirement benefit; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the magistrates retirement fund, so as to provide for an early retirement benefit; to provide for an …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission; shall be assigned for administrative purposes only to the Administrative Office of the Courts; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide that the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission shall be assigned for administrative purposes only to the …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Elections and Primaries; electors to cast physical absentee on-request ballots as an alternative to using other authorized means of casting in-person votes; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to authorize electors to cast physical absentee on-request ballots as an …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Education; the academic and disciplinary records of each transferring student shall be provided within five days; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require that the academic and disciplinary records of each transferring …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving; replace the forfeiture penalty

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-390.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless stunt driving, so as to replace the forfeiture penalty of a motor vehicle involved in a second offense …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

United States Department of Education; references from the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise or remove

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 35, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, law enforcement officers and agencies, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to revise or remove …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Retirement; permit public school systems to employ certain beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia as classroom teachers; extend the program

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to extend the program to permit public school systems …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Fertilizers or Pesticides; a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency; clarify

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for use of fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or pesticides, so as to clarify …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Public Officers and Employees; a misdemeanor offense for violations regarding complaints by public employees; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees, so as to provide a misdemeanor offense for violations regarding …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

State Government; use or installation of any artificial intelligence system on state equipment when the company that developed or deployed such artificial intelligence system is associated with the People's Republic of China; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to information technology relative to state government, so as to prohibit the use or installation of any artificial …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Department of Administrative Services, companies owned or operated by Iran to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; Board of Community Health from entering into, executing, or renewing a contract with any pharmacy benefits manager that owns or has an ownership interest in any retail pharmacy; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to prohibit the …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to revise threshold amounts of fentanyl and related substances necessary to constitute the offenses of possessing, selling, distributing, and …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Local Government and State Government; certain transactions between government entities and certain foreign persons; prohibit

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 …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Georgia State Indemnification Fund; the Department of Administrative Services to purchase annuities for the payment of indemnification claims; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to authorize the Department of …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to authorize certain local governing authorities to provide temporary tax …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Employees' Insurance and Benefits Plans; expenses for gender-affirming care under the state health benefit plan or with any state funds; prohibit coverage

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45, Chapter 4 of Title 49, and Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employees' insurance and benefits plans, …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for the granting of relief; to …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"Georgia Hemp Farming Act"; total THC concentration of consumable hemp products; provide limits

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hemp Farming Act," so as to provide limits on the total THC concentration of consumable hemp products; …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 28, 31, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the General Assembly, health, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for procedures and processes concerning the enactment of legislation …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

"Ricky and Alyssa's Law"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 and Article 10 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to natural gas facilities; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Inspection of Public Records; documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities; revise provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to revise provisions related to documents and records …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share