Georgia Bills

passed · Georgia · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 1310: Capps, Richard; recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion award; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Richard Capps for receiving the Emergency Preparedness Champion award from the Georgia health care association. It specifically recognizes his contributions to long-term and post-acute care, particularly in supporting vulnerable seniors and disabled Georgians. The resolution formally commends Capps and extends the Georgia House of Representatives' best wishes to him. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - its sole purpose is to publicly acknowledge his service.

passed · Georgia · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 1302: Yansom, Jennifer; recipient of the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award; commend

HR 1302 is a ceremonial resolution commending Jennifer Yansom, a recipient of the EDWCM Support Staff of the Year award, for her contributions to Georgia's long-term and post-acute care sector. The resolution recognizes her work supporting elderly and disabled Georgians through "care, compassion, and going above and beyond." As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or financial provisions - it solely expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' formal appreciation for her service.

passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SR 743: Herrell, Joann; recognize

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 743), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Joann Herrell, a Georgia real estate professional with over 50 years of experience, for her career achievements, community involvement, and personal philosophy. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply commends her through a symbolic Senate endorsement. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2026.

passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SR 728: Peterson, Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K.; celebrate

A RESOLUTION celebrating the love, legacy, and faithful commitment of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 1322: Snellville Youth Council; commend

This resolution formally recognizes the Snellville Youth Council (SYC), a group founded in 2016 to connect high school students with local government. It acknowledges the SYC’s role in providing civic education, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities for students, including organizing events like Unity Day. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it simply offers official acknowledgment of the council’s work to foster youth involvement in civic life. It directly affects SYC members, current leadership, and the City of Snellville by affirming their contributions to community development.

passed · Georgia · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 1316: Yoo, Athena; 2024 GHSA Class 7A Girls Golf Individual State Champion; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Athena Yoo, a high school golfer from Lambert High School, for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 7A Girls Golf Individual State Championship. It recognizes her achievement of scoring 140 (two under par) at the May 2024 state tournament, which also contributed to her team winning the Girls Golf Team State Championship. The resolution formally praises her athletic excellence and leadership, with no binding policy changes or direct impact beyond the symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives in February 2026.

passed both · Georgia · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 54: Health; advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 31, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, health, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services to patients of licensed home health agencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for the approval of continuing education regarding death certificates for certain physician assistants by the Georgia Composite Medical Board and for certain advanced practice registered nurses by the Georgia Board of Nursing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Georgia · House Feb 9, 2026

HR 1292: Sargento, Ms. Noelia; commend

HR 1292 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Ms. Noelia Sargento as Georgia's 2025 recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's EAGLE award for exceptional adult education achievement. It honors her 32-year commitment to adult education and her role representing approximately 22,000 students in Georgia's adult education programs. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 9, 2026, and directs that a copy be provided to Ms. Sargento. This bill does not create new policy or affect any laws; it solely serves to publicly acknowledge her accomplishments.

passed · Georgia · House Feb 9, 2026

HR 1291: Pethel, Eden; commend

This resolution (HR 1291) formally commends Eden Pethel, an 8th-grade homeschooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). It recognizes her winning design, which will be used on actual Georgia license plates. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial commendation with no new laws or requirements. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 9, 2026.

passed · Georgia · House Feb 9, 2026

HR 1294: Alpha Day at the Capitol; February 19, 2026; recognize

This resolution recognizes February 19, 2026, as "Alpha Day at the Capitol" to honor Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s 119-year history of promoting leadership, scholarship, and community service. It specifically acknowledges the fraternity's contributions, including over $2.3 million in educational scholarships and 850,000 community service hours. The House of Representatives urges all citizens to recognize the fraternity's work, particularly its Georgia district's efforts. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 9, 2026, and directs the Clerk to distribute a copy to the fraternity.

passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SR 725: Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium; celebrate dedication

This resolution (SR 725) formally celebrates the dedication of the Edward Crook Jr. Gymnasium at Fort Benning on February 27, 2026. It honors Edward "Eddie" Crook, Jr., a U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, Olympic gold medalist boxer (1960 Rome Olympics), and longtime supporter of boxing programs at Fort Benning. The resolution commemorates his military service (30 years, including two Vietnam tours, with multiple medals) and athletic achievements, with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on constituents.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Georgia · House Feb 9, 2026

HR 1290: Mabray, Ms. Stacey; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Ms. Stacey Mabray, an adult education instructor at Augusta Technical College. It formally recognizes her selection as the 2025 Georgia Adult Education Teacher of the Year by the Technical College System of Georgia for her teaching excellence and leadership. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, includes no policy changes or funding, and serves only to honor her achievements.

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