On March 31, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin sent a letter in support of SR 890, a resolution that would create the Georgia Senate Study Committee on Protecting Free and Fair Markets. This resolution would allow Georgia to better understand how to promote entrepreneurship, lower costs, and ensure markets remain free and fair for Georgia small businesses and consumers.
Georgia Policy Statements
Browse the full list of our regulatory comments and legislative testimony below.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
On March 11, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin sent a letter in support of SB 554 to the Georgia Senate Committee on Education and Youth. This legislation would invest in the expansion of affordable, high-quality childcare.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
On March 3, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin sent a letter to the Georgia House Committee on Health in support of SB 462, legislation that would extend Georgia’s surprise billing protections to emergency ground ambulance transportation.
Monday, March 2, 2026 |
On March 2, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin testified in support of HB 1318, legislation that would fund an independent study to evaluate a cost-effective paid family and medical leave program.
Friday, February 27, 2026 |
On February 27, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin sent a letter to the Georgia Committee on Health & Human Services in support of SB 380, legislation that would expand Medicaid statewide. Under this bill, Georgia would be able to draw on federal funding to cover low-income households and extend eligibility to cover a wider range of Georgians.
Friday, February 27, 2026 |
On February 27, Small Business Majority Georgia Director sent a letter in support of HB 931, legislation that would establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) in Georgia to help control the high cost of prescription drugs.
Monday, January 12, 2026 |
On January 12, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin sent a letter to Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns urging him to bring SB 207 to the floor for a vote. This legislation would improve the process of obtaining an occupational license in Georgia, addressing the ongoing labor shortage and creating opportunities for entrepreneurship.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 |
Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is at the center of a thriving and inclusive economy in Georgia. The state’s 1.4 million small businesses comprise 99.7% of all businesses in the state, and they employ 1.8 million residents—nearly half of all Georgia employees.
Monday, March 24, 2025 |
On March 24, Small Business Majority Georgia Director Rachel Shanklin submitted written testimony to the Georgia House Rules Committee on SB 207, legislation which would improve the process for obtaining an occupational license in Georgia so that more returning citizens can rejoin the workforce and pursue careers in licensed industries.
Monday, February 10, 2025 |
On February 10, Small Business Majority Rachel Shanklin submitted comments to the Georgia Department of Community Health on the Georgia Pathways to Coverage 1115 Demonstration Waiver Extension.