Georgia HR1831: House Study Committee on Local Government Financial Audits; create

What the bill says

A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Local Government Financial Audits; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on Local Government Financial Audits; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, local governments are required to conduct an audit of the financial affairs and transactions of all funds and activities of the local government for each fiscal year either annually or biennially and to submit reports of such audits to the state auditor; and WHEREAS, a significant number of local governments are out of compliance with the audit requirement, failing to submit the required reports or submitting them late; and WHEREAS, many local governments may be experiencing financial strain which is not apparent because they are not completing audits and submitting reports as required; and WHEREAS, study is needed to determine what actions can be taken at a state level to assist local governments with struggles they may be facing relating to compliance with the audit and reporting requirements or their financial conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: H. R. 1831 LC 61 0492 (1) Creation of House study committee. There is created the House Study Committee on Local Government Financial Audits. (2) Members and officers. The committee shall be composed of seven members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker shall designate a member of the committee …

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Sponsors

• McDonald III, Lauren (R) · primary sponsor
• Anderson, Victor (R, 10)
• Cannon, Chas (R, 172)
• Bill Yearta (R)
• Johnny Chastain (R, 7)

Latest actions

1. March 27, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported
2. March 25, 2026: House Second Readers
3. March 23, 2026: House First Readers
4. March 20, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1831?

HR1831 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): House Study Committee on Local Government Financial Audits; create.

What does HR1831 do?

In its own words: A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on Local Government Financial Audits; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1831?

In committee as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1831?

McDonald III, Lauren (R), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1831?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74326