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Georgia lawmakers are actively gathering data on critical policy issues that will shape legislation for small business owners when the General Assembly returns on January 11, 2027. This interim work is not about passing bills today; it is about building the foundation for the laws that will impact your bottom line, taxes, and workforce stability in the coming year.
Why Interim Committees Matter for Your Business
Interim study committees do not write or vote on legislation, but they collect testimony, data, and stakeholder input that often becomes the basis for future bills [1]. Hunter Loggins, the NFIB Georgia State Director, is tracking these meetings closely to protect the interests of small business owners across the state. The range of topics covers nearly every corner of the small business community, from local taxation to prescription medication access.
Key committees Loggins is monitoring include:
Joint Study Committee on Generational Sustainability of Family Farms
House Study Committee on Education Performance Metrics and Workforce Stability
House Study Committee on Local Government Taxation, Funding, and Budgeting
House Study Committee on Transportation Infrastructure and Vehicle Regulation
Senate Study Committee on Protecting Free and Fair Markets in Georgia
Issues like local taxation, pharmacy benefit manager practices, and workforce stability are perennial concerns for business owners. The direction these interim discussions take will directly influence which bills get filed when the session reconvenes in January.
What Small Business Owners Should Do Now
No specific legislative proposals have emerged from these committees yet, but the groundwork is being laid right now throughout the summer and fall. NFIB will continue monitoring these meetings and keep members informed as specific proposals take shape.
If you have interests or concerns about any of these issues, you need to get involved before the session starts. Small business owners are encouraged to reach out to the NFIB Georgia office to share their input directly. Your voice matters in shaping the rules that govern your business, and waiting until January to engage is too late.
Watch the committee meetings over the next few months. The data gathered during these interim sessions will determine the legislative priorities for the 2027 session, making this the critical window to influence policy before the bills are even written.
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