All Roll Calls
Yes: 213 • No: 4
GeorgiaHB 2162025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Richard H. Smith Georgia CHIPS Advancement in Research and Economic Development Act; enact
Sponsored By: Debbie Buckner (Democrat), Jon Burns (Republican), Carolyn Hugley (Democrat), Todd Jones (Republican), Carmen Rice (Republican), Vance Smith (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Economic Development & TourismEconomic Development and TourismGeneral Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New Georgia semiconductor commission
The law creates the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Commission, subject to available funding. It brings together colleges, industry, and nonprofits to grow chip research, design, manufacturing, and advanced packaging. It makes a statewide plan, advises on investment, and expands workforce training. The commission sits in the Department of Economic Development for administrative support. Members include three named by the Governor; two by the Senate President; two by the House Speaker; the university system chancellor (or designee); and the technical college commissioner (or designee). Vacancies are filled by the original appointing official. The commission ends on June 30, 2028.
Old semiconductor consortium repealed
The law repeals the statute that created the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Consortium under the OneGeorgia Authority. That consortium no longer exists as a legal entity. This repeal ends the prior framework and shifts coordination to the new commission created in this act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Debbie Buckner
Democrat • House
Jon Burns
Republican • House
Carolyn Hugley
Democrat • House
Todd Jones
Republican • House
Carmen Rice
Republican • House
Vance Smith
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Randy Robertson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/31/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 50 • No: 2
House vote • 2/12/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 163 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/13/2025HouseAct 176
5/13/2025Effective Date
5/13/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Tabled
3/31/2025SenateSenate Taken from Table
3/31/2025SenateSenate Third Read
3/31/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/31/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
3/21/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/20/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
2/13/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
2/12/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
2/12/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported
2/10/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/4/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/3/2025HouseHouse Hopper
1/30/2025House
Bill Text
HB 216/AP* (v3)
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