Sen. John Albers Celebrates Senate Passage of Zero-based Budgeting Legislation

ATLANTA (February 24, 2026) - Today, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 392, the "Waste Reduction Act of 2026" or "Zero-Based Budgeting Act," sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) to implement zero-based budgeting practices in state government.

"Zero-based budgeting is a proven tool to strengthen fiscal responsibility in state government," said Sen. Albers. "Our state successfully used this approach in the past, and this legislation restores zero-based budgeting without an end date so we can continue holding ourselves accountable to taxpayers year after year. It requires us to justify every dollar we spend and eliminate outdated or duplicative programs. This kind of careful review will make sure state resources are aligned with our most important priorities, from public safety and infrastructure to economic development."

Sen. Albers added, "Just as businesses regularly evaluate performance and outcomes, this process encourages a more transparent and results-driven government. By improving our long-term financial stability, we can build on Georgia's strong fiscal foundation and ensure taxpayer dollars are used as efficiently and effectively as possible."

Having received bipartisan support, Senate Bill 392 now moves to the Georgia House of Representatives for consideration. More information about SB 392 can be found here.

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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56^th Senate District, which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and Fulton counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 463-8055 or by email at [email protected].

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