Georgia SB420: License, Permit, Tag, and Stamp Fees; fees for reef and migratory fish endorsement; provide

What the bill says

To amend Code Section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees, so as to provide for fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; to provide for recreational and commercial fishing; to provide for reporting of information; to provide for retention of certain fees…

From the engrossed text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Code Section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees, so as to provide for fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; to provide for recreational and commercial fishing; to provide for reporting of information; to provide for retention of certain fees; to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, Code Section 27-1-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations, and Code Section 52-7-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalty, respectively, so as to revise effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: S. B. LC 44 3323 PART I SECTION 1-1. Code Section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees, is amended by adding new subparagraphs to paragraph (4), revising paragraph (11), and adding a new paragraph to read as follows: "(K) Resident reef/migratory fish Annual 10.00 endorsement (L) Nonresident reef/migratory fish Annual 20.00" endorsement "(11) For wildlife that may be legally taken by recreational or commercial fishing gear …

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Sponsors

• Jesse Petrea (R, 166) · primary sponsor
• Drew Echols (R, 49) · primary sponsor
• Lee Anderson (R, 24)
• Steve Gooch (R, 51)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, 31)
• Shawn Still (R, 48)
• Mike Hodges (R, 3)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 11, 2026: Act 508
3. May 11, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. March 12, 2026: House Passed/Adopted
6. March 12, 2026: House Third Readers
7. March 10, 2026: House Postponed
8. February 12, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported
9. February 5, 2026: House Second Readers
10. February 4, 2026: House First Readers

Votes

• House Vote #700 (March 12, 2026): 163 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #512 (February 3, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB420?

SB420 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): License, Permit, Tag, and Stamp Fees; fees for reef and migratory fish endorsement; provide.

What does SB420 do?

In its own words: To amend Code Section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees, so as to provide for fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; to provide for recreational and commercial fishing; to provide for reporting of information; to provide for retention of certain fees…

What is the status of SB420?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SB420?

Jesse Petrea (R, 166), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB420?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72331