All Roll Calls
Yes: 382 • No: 2
GeorgiaHB 5752025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Transportation, Department of; authorize notice of certain public hearings by electronic publication
Sponsored By: Leesa Hagan (Republican), Rick Jasperse (Republican), Derrick McCollum (Republican), Lauren McDonald III (Republican), Alan Powell (Republican)
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TransportationGeneral Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
DOT can pay to move utilities
The law lets DOT pay or share costs to remove, move, or adjust utility lines when road work makes it necessary. It covers water, sewer, power, communications, gas, steam, waste, storm water (not highway drainage), fire and police signals, traffic signals, and street lights. DOT must find the payment is in the public interest and needed to speed the project. The costs must be in the road contract or in a written agreement with the utility.
Towing program for heavy trucks on interstates
The law allows DOT to run a towing and recovery program for vehicles over 16,000 pounds on interstates and limited-access highways. DOT, public safety, police, or designated fire staff can request removal when a heavy vehicle blocks traffic. DOT sets operator rules and may offer incentives. The program can include cleanup of cargo; passenger cars and personal property are not included.
DOT can buy HOA common property
The law lets a condo or homeowners association board act for owners when DOT buys common property, unless recorded documents say otherwise. If DOT and the board cannot agree on terms, DOT can sue the association instead of naming every owner; any owner who is directly affected must be named. Owners are bound by the court’s judgment in that case. Any money or other consideration from the sale must be split among owners based on the ownership shares in the declaration.
New public hearing rules for DOT
The law updates how DOT gives notice and holds hearings on projects. DOT can meet hearing rules by publishing two notices of an opportunity to request a hearing, once a week for two weeks, in print or electronic editions of a nearby newspaper. People get at least 21 days after the first notice and 14 days after the second to request a hearing; if no one asks in time, no hearing is held. When a hearing is held, DOT must publish two hearing notices (30 days and at least 5 days before), post the notice on its website 30 days ahead, and mail copies to federal, state, and local agencies. DOT must hold a new hearing if a project’s location or design would change service or social, economic, or environmental effects, and must offer a hearing when the law is unclear.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Leesa Hagan
Republican • House
Rick Jasperse
Republican • House
Derrick McCollum
Republican • House
Lauren McDonald III
Republican • House
Alan Powell
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Clint Dixon
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/2/2025
Agree to Senate Substitute
Yes: 167 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/28/2025
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE
Yes: 50 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 165 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective Date
7/1/2025House Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025HouseAct 273
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/10/2025HouseHouse Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
4/2/2025HouseSenate Third Read
3/28/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/28/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
3/21/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/20/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/6/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
3/4/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/4/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/28/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/26/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/24/2025HouseHouse Hopper
2/21/2025House
Bill Text
HB 575/AP* (v8)
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