Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1474: Georgia House of Representatives; creation of a life sciences caucus; encourage
Status: In committee, March 18, 2026
A RESOLUTION encouraging the creation of a life sciences caucus in the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Encouraging the creation of a life sciences caucus in the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Encouraging the creation of a life sciences caucus in the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the life sciences sector as a critical component of this state's economic growth, workforce development, and public health infrastructure impacting urban, suburban, and rural communities in this state; and WHEREAS, the life sciences encompass the scientific study of living organisms and life related processes and span diverse fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, industrial biotechnology, and agricultural biotechnology; and WHEREAS, Georgia is home to world-class research universities, academic medical centers, technical colleges, innovative start-ups and established companies, and local, regional, national, and global manufacturers that focus on the life sciences and contribute significantly to this state's economic competitiveness; and WHEREAS, continued advancement in therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and agricultural innovation by the life sciences sector is essential to improving patient outcomes, H. R. 1474 LC 52 1039 strengthening food security and sustainable practices, addressing unfulfilled medical needs, and enhancing quality of life; and WHEREAS, the life sciences sector provides high-income employment opportunities that require diverse skill sets and contribute significantly to this state's workforce development and long-term economic competitiveness; and WHEREAS, continued investments in infrastructure, talent development, education, and advanced manufacturing in the life sciences sector strengthen this state's position as a …
Sponsors
- Karen Mathiak (R, 82) · primary sponsor
- Matt Dubnik (R, 29)
- LaHood, John (R, 175)
- Bill Yearta (R)
- Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
- Ron Stephens (R, 164)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1474?
- HR1474 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia House of Representatives; creation of a life sciences caucus; encourage.
- What does HR1474 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Encouraging the creation of a life sciences caucus in the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1474?
- In committee as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1474?
- Karen Mathiak (R, 82), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1474?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73642
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