That's a Wrap on the 2026 Legislative Session

The House and Senate adjourned just before 1am Friday, April 3^rd, ending the 2026 session with plenty of fast-moving bills, last-minute deals, and end-of-session maneuvering.  Shortly after the dinner break, Governor Brian Kemp delivered his final remarks to the General Assembly, praising their investment in education, workforce development, school safety, and law enforcement.  He now has until early May to sign or veto legislation.

Attention now shifts to the campaign trail.  Just a few weeks remain until early voting begins ahead of the May 19 Primary Election.  This will be an especially busy time for the nearly 50 incumbent lawmakers with a Primary challenger and those seeking higher office.  With open seats at nearly every level of government, the 2026 election cycle is poised to produce significant turnover in Georgia politics.

Lori Godfrey, COO, Government & Regulatory Relations at CBA, and the team at Fiveash Stanley, have been advocating for our members and the community banking industry throughout the session. Catch up on the many happenings that took place in the final days of the session with CBA’s Advocacy Update.