Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1438: Tariff Transition Advisory Councils Act; enact
Status: In committee, February 26, 2026
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 regional tariff transition advisory councils; to provide for membership and duties of such councils; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for administrative support and funding sources; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for regional tariff transition advisory councils; to provide for membership and duties of such councils; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for administrative support and funding sources; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for regional tariff transition advisory councils; to provide for membership and duties of such councils; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for administrative support and funding sources; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Tariff Transition Advisory Councils Act." SECTION 2. (a) The General Assembly finds and determines that: (1) Federal and international tariffs can create significant and uneven economic disruptions across Georgia's industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and small businesses; H. B. 1438 LC 44 3281 (2) Regions of the state may experience tariff impacts differently, requiring localized analysis and consultation; and (3) A coordinated state response is needed to identify disruptions and to assist affected industries and workers. (b) The purpose of this chapter is to establish regional advisory councils to gather data, assess economic impacts, and recommend mitigation and transition strategies to strengthen Georgia's economy and workforce. SECTION 3. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state …
Sponsors
- Anne Westbrook (D, 163) · primary sponsor
- Samuel Park (D, 107)
- Michelle Au (D)
- Tremaine Reese (D, 140)
- L.C. Myles (D, 126)
Latest actions
- : Senate Passed/Adopted
- : Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- : Senate Read and Referred
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB1438?
- HB1438 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Tariff Transition Advisory Councils Act; enact.
- What does HB1438 do?
- In its own words: To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for regional tariff transition advisory councils; to provide for membership and duties of such councils; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for administrative support and funding sources; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1438?
- In committee as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Senate Passed/Adopted (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1438?
- Anne Westbrook (D, 163), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1438?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73557
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