GeorgiaSB 4322025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Education; nonlapsing revenue of institutions of the University System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia; extend automatic repeals

Sponsored By: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democrat), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Harold Jones II (Democrat), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Chuck Payne (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Georgia college debt relief has limits

Georgia public universities and technical colleges retain authority to write off uncollectible debts of $3,000 or less until July 1, 2031. Other state agencies have a $100 limit. A debtor cannot have more than one such debt in the same fiscal year. Officials must document collection efforts, estimate further collection costs, and recommend a write-off. The commissioner must find that further collection harms the public’s financial interest. A commissioner’s certificate allows removal from agency records and must be sent to the state accounting officer under required standards. Write-offs are not guaranteed, and the law does not bar further debt collection. Beginning July 1, 2031, the $100 limit applies to all agencies, including these colleges.

Georgia public colleges keep leftover revenue longer

The law extends Georgia public universities’ and technical colleges’ authority to carry specified unused revenue into later fiscal years. Covered sources include tuition, department sales and services, continuing education fees, technology fees, and indirect cost recoveries. Tuition carryover stays capped at 3% of tuition collected for universities and 15% for technical colleges. Both systems’ authority ends July 1, 2031. By October 15 each year, both governing boards must report to the Governor and House and Senate budget committee chairs. Reports must list last year’s carried-over revenue, planned uses, spending from carried-over funds, and the total remaining balance.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Jan Jones
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 230 • No: 23

House vote • 3/16/2026

PASSAGE

Yes: 153 • No: 2 • Other: 10

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

MOTION TO ENGROSS: SB 432, SB 446

Yes: 30 • No: 21 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

Senate Date Signed by Governor
5/11/2026Senate
Act 471
5/11/2026
Effective Date
5/11/2026
Senate Sent to Governor
4/10/2026Senate
House Third Readers
3/16/2026House
House Passed/Adopted
3/16/2026House
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/12/2026House
House Second Readers
2/20/2026House
House First Readers
2/19/2026House
Senate Engrossed
2/18/2026Senate
Senate Third Read
2/18/2026Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
2/18/2026Senate
Senate Read Second Time
2/17/2026Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/12/2026Senate
Senate Read and Referred
1/29/2026Senate
Senate Hopper
1/28/2026Senate

Bill Text

SB 432/AP* (v7)
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