Accordingly, the 1964 General Assembly passed Senate Bill 198, establishing the Georgia Educational Improvement Council. The Council was charged with studying the long-range educational needs in Georgia at all levels of education and to advise, assist and cooperate closely with the Governor, the General Assembly, and other appropriate agencies both public and private, in developing plans and programs for meeting those needs. The legislation, Act 984, was signed into law by Governor Sanders thereby solidifying the creation of the Council. The Council was given office space at The Hartford Building on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia.

From 1964-1971, the Georgia Educational Improvement Council, continued its work of studying, planning, implementation, evaluation and re planning the educational needs of the state. Then, on April 7, 1972, under Governor Jimmy Carter’s efforts to restructure state government, the Council changed hands from the Executive Branch to the Legislative Branch of state government as prescribed by Senate Bill 465.

From 1972 -1982, the Council continued its prescribed duties. Then, in 1982, the legislature renamed the Council the Legislative Educational Research Council. The renamed Council was charged with the primary duty of studying the educational needs in Georgia in order to assist the General Assembly in their deliberation of educational matters. The Legislative Educational Research Council’s primary objective was the study and identification of opportunities and long-range needs in education. The Council accomplished its objectives through consulting and supporting the Legislature on cooperative projects and studies with public and private educational agencies. The Council was provided offices in the East Tower of the Floyd Veterans Memorial Building across from the State Capitol.

On Monday, January 12, 1987, as part of House Resolution 3 of the 1987-1988 General Assembly, the Office of House Research was created by a unanimous majority vote. The office was charged that "such office shall perform research for officers and members of the House of Representatives." Concurrently, the office expanded its scope from education issues to all issues that are brought before the standing committees of the House of Representatives. The mission of the House Research Office is to provide timely, unbiased, comprehensive research on matters of State both to individual legislators and standing committees. The House Research Office serves all members of the House on a non-partisan, confidential basis. Additionally, the office maintains relationships with various local, state and federal agencies, private institutions and public policy organizations. Located in Room 205-A of the Legislative Office Building, House Research employs thirteen professional full-time analysts to address the research needs of House members and respective standing committees.