Georgia legislation · Georgia 2026 Special Session
Georgia HR34: Importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, June 22, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the DeKalb County School District serves one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, public education is essential to the economic prosperity, workforce development, public safety, and quality of life of DeKalb County residents; and WHEREAS, local property taxes have historically provided a stable, predictable, and reliable source of revenue for public education and school operations; and WHEREAS, proposals have been advanced at the state level that could reduce, limit, replace, or eliminate property taxes as a source of funding for public education and local government services; and H. R. 34EX LC 112 4297 WHEREAS, replacing property tax revenues with sales tax revenues may expose school districts to increased financial uncertainty during economic downturns and periods of reduced consumer spending; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County taxpayers contribute substantial revenues to the State of Georgia and support educational funding systems that benefit school districts throughout the state; and WHEREAS, concerns have been raised regarding whether certain counties, including DeKalb County, function as donor counties within existing state funding structures and whether such counties receive an equitable return on taxpayer investment; and WHEREAS, the DeKalb …
Sponsors
- Viola Davis (D, 87) · primary sponsor
- Karla Drenner (D, 85)
- Billy Mitchell (D, 88)
- Long Tran (D, 80)
- Sandra Scott (D, 76)
- Kim Schofield (D, 63)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR34?
- HR34 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; recognize.
- What does HR34 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the importance of educational funding equity, the protection of local school funding, and the preservation of stable revenue sources for public education; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR34?
- Passed both chambers as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (June 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR34?
- Viola Davis (D, 87), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR34?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74894
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