Senate renames development authority to emphasize agriculture; SB 435 passes unanimously

Feb 11, 2026

The Senate voted to rename the Georgia Development Authority as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority, returning 'agriculture' to the agency's name and clarifying bonding authority for farm infrastructure; recorded yeas 47, nays 0.

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Senators on Feb. 10 approved Senate Bill 435 to rename the Georgia Development Authority as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority and make conforming changes to reflect agricultural lending and bonding needs.

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