The Georgia General Assembly convened on January 11, 2021. Bills will be introduced daily, but below is those we are monitoring.

House Bill 86 — Georgia Lottery Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity Act Companion bill is Senate is SB 142. If this becomes law it will skirt the Georgia Constitution and allow betting on sports in our state under the Georgia Lottery Corporation. This bill will only require a simple majority vote to pass, rather than the 2/3 majority that is required to change the Georgia Constitution. Status: House bill passed out of the Economic Development & Tourism on Tuesday, February 2. Senate bill will be debated on Thursday, February 18 at 3:30 in the Regulated Industries and Utilities.

House Bill 60 — Georgia Educational Scholarship Act This legislation would provide for qualified education expenses; i.e., state education money follows student. Status: Is in the House Education Committee.

House Resolution 30 — Allows Georgia citizens to vote on a Constitutional Amendment that would…provide by law for casino resorts. Status: Introduced on 1/26/21.

Senate Bill 30 — “Rural Georgia Jobs and Growth Act” — Will establish Georgia Horse Racing Commission to allow betting on horse racing. Status: Introduced on 1/27/21.