Georgia legislation · Georgia 2026 Special Session
Georgia HR51: Governor Brian P. Kemp; immediately release funds withheld through executive budget disregards issued against House Bill 974; urge
Status: Introduced, June 23, 2026
A RESOLUTION urging Governor Brian P. Kemp to immediately release funds withheld through executive budget disregards issued against House Bill 974, the Fiscal Year 2027 General Appropriations Act; affirming the exclusive constitutional authority of the General Assembly over the appropriation of public funds; recognizing the bipartisan effort of House and Senate leadership in crafting a balanced budget; urging the Governor to honor the will of the legislature; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Urging Governor Brian P. Kemp to immediately release funds withheld through executive budget disregards issued against House Bill 974, the Fiscal Year 2027 General Appropriations Act; affirming the exclusive constitutional authority of the General Assembly over the appropriation of public funds; recognizing the bipartisan effort of House and Senate leadership in crafting a balanced budget; urging the Governor to honor the will of the legislature; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Urging Governor Brian P. Kemp to immediately release funds withheld through executive budget disregards issued against House Bill 974, the Fiscal Year 2027 General Appropriations Act; affirming the exclusive constitutional authority of the General Assembly over the appropriation of public funds; recognizing the bipartisan effort of House and Senate leadership in crafting a balanced budget; urging the Governor to honor the will of the legislature; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Article III, Section I, Paragraph I of the Georgia Constitution vests the legislative power of the state in the General Assembly, including the exclusive authority to appropriate public funds on behalf of the people of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Article III, Section IX, Paragraph I of the Georgia Constitution provides that no money shall be drawn from the state treasury except by appropriation made by law, establishing the legislature as the sole branch authorized to direct public spending; and WHEREAS, Article III, Section IX, Paragraph II requires the General Assembly to annually appropriate funds necessary to operate all departments and agencies of the state, and it is the legislature, not the executive, that holds final appropriating authority; and H. R. 51EX LC 112 4281 WHEREAS, Article V, Section I, Paragraph II charges the Governor with the duty to take care that the laws are faithfully executed, a duty that …
Sponsors
- Carolyn Hugley (D, 141) · primary sponsor
- Samuel Park (D, 107)
- Al Williams (D, 168)
- Spencer Frye (D, 122)
- Tremaine Reese (D, 140)
- Karla Drenner (D, 85)
Latest actions
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR51?
- HR51 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Governor Brian P. Kemp; immediately release funds withheld through executive budget disregards issued against House Bill 974; urge.
- What does HR51 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Urging Governor Brian P. Kemp to immediately release funds withheld through executive budget disregards issued against House Bill 974, the Fiscal Year 2027 General Appropriations Act; affirming the exclusive constitutional authority of the General Assembly over the appropriation of public funds; recognizing the bipartisan effort of House and Senate leadership in crafting a balanced budget; urging the Governor to honor the will of the legislature; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR51?
- Introduced as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: House First Readers (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR51?
- Carolyn Hugley (D, 141), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR51?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74912
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