This bill formally dedicates an intersection in Columbia County, Georgia, as the Senator Joey Brush Memorial Intersection to honor the life and service of former state Senator Ben Joseph "Joey" Brush, Jr. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at the intersection of State Route 232/Columbia Road and Louisville Road bearing this dedication. The bill also directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to Senator Brush's family and the Department of Transportation for distribution. This measure serves as a commemorative resolution recognizing Brush's contributions to public service, education, and community development during his tenure in the Georgia General Assembly.
A RESOLUTION designating the Wednesday of the last week in October of each year as "Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness Day" in Georgia; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to require the collection of DNA samples from any individual in a detention facility charged with a misdemeanor or felony who is subject to an immigration detainer notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to funeral directors and establishments, embalmers, and crematories, so as to remove the requirement that funeral directors be licensed embalmers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Education and the Department of Public Health to collaborate to prioritize the expansion of vision and hearing screening at various grade levels to identify students with undiagnosed and untreated vision or hearing problems that may impede their acquisition of literacy skills; and for other purposes.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Mike Dobbs for his leadership at Camp Southern Ground. It highlights his contributions over ten years, including raising $77 million, building a sustainable fundraising model, and developing the camp's programs and governance. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for his work in creating an inclusive summer camp for children of all abilities and supporting veterans and their families.
This bill designates a specific intersection in Clayton County, Georgia, as the Darryl Jordan Intersection to honor Mr. Darryl W. Jordan, a local educator and former state representative. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the intersection at State Route 3CO (Tara Blvd) and Upper Riverdale Road. The bill recognizes Jordan's contributions to his community through his 31 years of teaching, his public service in the Georgia House of Representatives, and his educational achievements. This is a commemorative resolution rather than a policy change that affects government operations or public services.
This resolution honors the life and memory of Reverend Moses Lee Herring, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who passed away. It recognizes his diverse contributions as a former football player, soldier, educator, business owner, and church leader who served his community and family. The House of Representatives formally expresses its condolences and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Herring's family. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or legislative impact.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of uniform traffic citation, failure to appear or dispose of charges, and examination of driver's license at motor vehicle accident scene for organ donor designation, so as to provide for notice upon the change of date, time, or location for required court appearance from that listed upon a uniform traffic citation; to provide for additional notice prior to orders of license suspension for failure to appear in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This Senate resolution commends the Latin American Association for its decades of service to Georgia's Latino community and designates March 10, 2026, as LAA Day. The bill directly affects the Latin American Association and Georgia residents who benefit from its programs, which include immigration assistance, youth development, economic empowerment, and family support services. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official recognition of the organization's contributions to the state. The resolution authorizes the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to the Latin American Association for distribution.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 and Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions and the "Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008," respectively, so as to remove an exemption from securities regulation for certain financial institutions; to provide for notes as securities; to exempt certain notes as securities; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This resolution honors the life and memory of Tasso Knight, a distinguished Georgia citizen who passed away on October 14, 2025. The bill formally recognizes his contributions as a labor leader who worked with unions to advocate for workers' rights and mentored many future public servants. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to Knight's family and authorizes the distribution of a copy of the resolution to them. The measure is a commemorative action with no policy changes or legislative requirements.
