ATLANTA (February 5, 2026) — This week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) introduced Senate Bill 442 to automatically revoke commercial driver’s licenses for noncitizens once their visas expire or after five years. Additionally, the bill would require noncitizens to pass the applicable knowledge and skills tests to renew their commercial driver’s licenses.
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We are now well into the 2026 Legislative Session, and the work under the Gold Dome is moving quickly. Even with winter weather trying to slow things down, the Senate stayed on track and focused on delivering results for Georgians.
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ATLANTA (January 30, 2026) — On Monday, February 2, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) and Rep. Terry Cummings (D–Mableton) will host the second annual City of Mableton Day at the Capitol.
There will also be a breakfast at 9 a.m. in room 125 of the Georgia State Capitol.
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ATLANTA (January 29, 2026) — Earlier this week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson introduced Senate Bill 429, legislation that would limit monthly income requirements for 100% totally disabled veterans seeking to qualify for housing. Known as the Housing for Heroes Act, the bill would prohibit landlords from requiring income levels exceeding twice a tenant’s monthly rent.
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ATLANTA (January 28, 2026) — Sen. David Lucas (D–Macon) recently introduced Senate Bill 380 to expand Medicaid statewide. Under this legislation, the state would be able to draw on federal funding to cover low-income households and extend eligibility to cover a wider range of Georgians.
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