Last Thursday marked Legislative Day 22, putting us just over halfway through the 2026 legislative session. While that sounds like we’re nearing the finish line, the reality is we’re only about a quarter of the way through the real work. The pace is picking up fast, with long days, late nights, and detailed committee discussions as we work to move serious policy forward for Georgia families.
One of the most important votes this week was House Bill 1063, which protects Georgia families and small businesses from being forced to subsidize the massive energy demands of large data centers. As growth accelerates across our state, including in Northeast Georgia, we must ensure that residential ratepayers and small businesses in communities like Habersham and Rabun counties are not left holding the bag for billion-dollar corporate projects. This bill codifies protections to keep energy costs fair and transparent, while still allowing Georgia to compete for responsible economic development.
We also passed legislation focused on public safety and quality of life—two issues that matter deeply to our district. Measures improving roadway safety during traffic stops, strengthening firefighter safety standards, and expanding access to medical care for student-athletes all move us in the right direction. In rural areas like ours, access, safety, and common-sense protections are not abstract policy debates, they are daily realities.
In my role as Chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, we are deep in the work of perfecting legislation before it reaches the House floor. Committees are where bills are sharpened, improved, and stress-tested to ensure they are legally sound, fiscally responsible, and workable for local governments. This is where conservative governance matters most: getting the details right, protecting local control, and avoiding unintended consequences that burden counties, cities and ultimately, taxpayers.
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am also heavily engaged in preparing the state budget for the next fiscal year. Georgia remains on strong financial footing. Every dollar we appropriate is a dollar entrusted to us by taxpayers. My focus is ensuring our region receives its fair share of investment in infrastructure, workforce development, public safety, and essential services—without growing government beyond its proper role.
We are entering the most demanding stretch of the session. The days are long, the debates are detailed, and the stakes are high. I remain committed to standing up for District 10, protecting taxpayers, and advancing practical, conservative solutions that strengthen our communities and protect our values. Please contact me if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns. My email address is victor.anderson@house.ga.gov and my cell phone number is 706-499-7328.
