This morning, the Georgia General Assembly gaveled in the kick-off the 2026
Legislative Session.


 

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This morning, the Georgia General Assembly gaveled in the kick-off the 2026
Legislative Session. We will be providing updates on key agenda items over the
days, weeks, and months to come, but here are some things to know:


* 40 Legislative Days – Your legislators here in Georgia are part-time. While
some are retired, most work other jobs throughout the year. The base salary for
a legislator is a little over $25,000, with a per diem and other expenses
helping to defray costs. The state does supply a, usually shared multiple ways,
“Administrative Assistant,” but these members are not allocated a “staff” in
the way most assume – making this a challenging job.

Legislative session officially kicked off today, but Sine Die – the last day
of session – will occur on April 2nd. In that timeframe, there are forty days
designated as “legislative days,” which means that there is official business
in the two Chambers (House and Senate). However, there are other days
legislators will be at the Capitol, including next week’s “Budget Week” and
various “Committee Work Days” that do not count against the 40.Overall, unlike
those in Washington, there is a specified timeframe in which Georgia
legislators can pass legislation that will affect your life for good or ill.


* “Biennial” and “Crossover Day” – Process-wise, the Georgia General Assembly
is in the 2nd year of a “Biennial.” That means that business largely picks up
where it left off last year when the legislators gaveled out in April. Next
year, things will start again fresh. Another term you will hear is “Crossover
Day,” which takes place this year on March 6th. This is when a bill must pass
its Chamber of origin to remain “alive.” While the bill may die, though, its
contents can find their way into other bills via amendments or various
machinations.


* One of the Largest Legislatures – With 236 members, the Georgia General
Assembly ranks only behind New Hampshire (ironically, one of the smallest
states) and Pennsylvania in number of legislators. On the plus side, this
preserves representation closer to the people. On the downside, members have
offices spread out over two buildings, information is hard to come by, and
creating cohesion can be challenging.


* The 2026 Legislative Session Could be “Weird” – This is the last
legislative session of Governor Brian Kemp, the first lifelong Republican
elected to the seat since Reconstruction. By any real measure, he is the most
popular politician in the state and has done a remarkable job. However, with an
active race to replace him and a very present sense that control of Georgia is
on the line with 2026 elections, the politics of this session will loom large.


* Frontline’s Two-Pronged Approach – We are committed to impacting the
Capitol in two ways. Our Policy efforts work to lobby bills ranging from
banning puberty blockers for the purpose of gender reassignment to advancing
the cause of life to reforming education. Our Church Ambassador Network team
will engage pastors, connect them with legislators, and speak boldly for
biblical values in the place where decisions are made. This two-pronged
approach has helped make us the leading conservative voice under the “Gold
Dome.”
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Please be in prayer. For our legislators and their families. For much good to
be done and harm to be prevented. For our team and for the cause of Christ.



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