This bill is a resolution that honors the life and legacy of Reverend Lucious H. Edmondson, III, a community leader and chaplain who passed away in March 2026. It recognizes his decades of service as a jail chaplain in Henry County and his founding of Team Jesus Ministries, which expanded to include various outreach programs. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to faith, service, and mentorship, and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to his family.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Keila Harvey for her contributions to dance education and performance. It honors her 38 years of experience as a dance educator, her founding of the Gift of Dance Studio, and her professional achievements as a ballerina and television performer. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Mrs. Harvey as a formal acknowledgment of her accomplishments.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Paulding High School Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team for their outstanding athletic achievements, academic excellence, and service to their community; and for other purposes.
This bill designates a specific intersection in Lumpkin County, Georgia, as the John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection to honor the life of Mr. John W. Ralston, a local community leader and long-time resident. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at the intersection of State Route 9 and Castleberry Bridge Road bearing the memorial name. Additionally, the House Clerk is directed to provide copies of the resolution to Mr. Ralston's family and the Department of Transportation for record-keeping purposes.
This bill designates a specific bridge in Chatham County as the Huxsie Scott Bridge in honor of the late jazz and blues artist. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the bridge, which is located on State Route 204 over the CSX railroad. The bill recognizes Ms. Scott's contributions to music in Savannah, noting her career as a vocalist and her various accolades. It is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge her legacy through a public dedication.
This is a non-binding resolution (not a bill with policy changes) encouraging the Georgia House of Representatives to create a bipartisan life sciences caucus. It does not establish new laws or allocate funds but asks lawmakers to form a forum for learning about Georgia's life sciences sector - including biotech, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural innovation - from industry leaders and stakeholders. The resolution aims to help legislators understand workforce development, research, and economic opportunities in this sector through briefings and site visits. It directly affects Georgia House members by proposing a new internal group for education, not by changing policies or impacting constituents.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to increase the amount of a tax credit based on the federal tax credit for certain child and dependent care expenses to 40 percent of such federal tax credit; to provide for a child income tax credit; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations and proration; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise a tax credit for employers providing child care; to decrease the number of children who use the facility that are required to be children of employees to qualify for such credit; to increase the amount of the credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Interstate Massage Compact"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy to administer the compact in this state; to provide definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide for an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to prohibit the Board of Community Health from entering into, executing, or renewing a contract or contracts with any pharmacy benefits manager that owns or has an ownership interest in any retail pharmacy or any legal entity that contracts with or uses such pharmacy benefits manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hemp Farming Act," so as to provide milligram limits on delta-9-THC in consumable hemp products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This bill designates March 26, 2026, as Clayton County Day to formally recognize the county's contributions and significance. It directly affects Clayton County residents and the public by establishing an official commemorative date. The resolution highlights the county's notable features, including its large population, major airport, educational institutions, and economic growth. No new laws or regulations are created; the measure serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of the region's achievements.
