What is the status of HB1604?

In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1604?

Marvin Lim (D, 98), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1604?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74420

Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia HB1604: Quality Basic Education Act; require the task force reviewing the effectiveness of existing program weights to meet every two years rather than every three years

Q: What is HB1604?

HB1604 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Quality Basic Education Act; require the task force reviewing the effectiveness of existing program weights to meet every two years rather than every three years.

Q: What does HB1604 do?

In its own words: To amend Code Section 20-2-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, so as to require the task force reviewing the effectiveness of existing program weights under the "Quality Basic Education Act" to meet every two years rather than every three years; to require such task force to prepare and submit a report; to provide for the requirements of such report; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status: In committee, March 31, 2026

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, so as to require the task force reviewing the effectiveness of existing program weights under the "Quality Basic Education Act" to meet every two years rather than every three years; to require such task force to prepare and submit a report; to provide for the requirements of such report; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What the bill says

To amend Code Section 20-2-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, so as to require the task force reviewing the effectiveness of existing program weights under the "Quality Basic Education Act" to meet every two years rather than every three years; to require such task force to prepare and submit a report; to provide for the requirements of such report; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Code Section 20-2-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, so as to require the task force reviewing the effectiveness of existing program weights under the "Quality Basic Education Act" to meet every two years rather than every three years; to require such task force to prepare and submit a report; to provide for the requirements of such report; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Code Section 20-2-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, is amended by revising subsection (f) as follows: "(f) As the relative costs of the various program components will change over time and as some components will need to be added or removed, the Governor shall appoint a task force every three two years, effective on the first day of each biennium of the General Assembly, for the purposes of reviewing the effectiveness of existing program weights and recommending to the General Assembly any changes needed. This task force shall be comprised composed of members or staff of the General Assembly, the State Board of H. B. 1604 LC 49 2853 …

Georgia HB1604: Quality Basic Education Act; require the task force reviewing the effectiveness of existing program weights to meet every two years rather than every three years

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