Georgia HB147: Georgia Technology Authority; annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; provide

What the bill says

To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to designate the Attorney General as an applicable elected representative who may approve the issuance of certain private activity bonds to finance or refinance state charter school facilities…

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 an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to designate the Attorney General as an applicable elected representative who may approve the issuance of certain private activity bonds to finance or refinance state charter school facilities; to provide for the establishment of procedures for public notices and hearings relative to the issuance of such bonds; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended in Chapter 25, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, by revising paragraphs (31) through (33) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-25-4, relating to general powers, as follows: "(31) To coordinate the establishment and administration of one or more programs to increase economic, educational, and social opportunities for citizens and businesses LC 56 0397S through the promotion of the deployment of broadband services and other emerging communications technologies throughout the state and to exercise any power granted …

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Sponsors

• Ed Setzler (R, 37) · primary sponsor
• Brad Thomas (R, HD-021) · primary sponsor
• Jones, Todd (R, 25)
• Clinton Crowe (R, 118)
• Joseph Gullett (R, 19)
• Rob Clifton (R, 131)
• Don Parsons (R, 44)

Latest actions

1. March 18, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2. January 12, 2026: Senate Recommitted
3. March 27, 2025: Senate Read Second Time
4. March 25, 2025: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
5. March 10, 2025: Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
6. February 21, 2025: Senate Read and Referred
7. February 20, 2025: House Passed/Adopted
8. February 20, 2025: House Third Readers
9. February 6, 2025: House Committee Favorably Reported
10. January 30, 2025: House Second Readers

Votes

• House Vote #50 (February 20, 2025): 172 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB147?

HB147 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Technology Authority; annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; provide.

What does HB147 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 an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to designate the Attorney General as an applicable elected representative who may approve the issuance of certain private activity bonds to finance or refinance state charter school facilities…

What is the status of HB147?

Failed as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (March 18, 2026).

Who sponsored HB147?

Ed Setzler (R, 37), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB147?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69569