Georgia Bills

passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1642: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tri Mu Chapter; longstanding service and contributions to Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; commend

A RESOLUTION recognizing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tri Mu Chapter, for its longstanding service and contributions to Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1525: Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge; Crisp County; dedicate

This bill dedicates a bridge on State Route 7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County, Georgia, as the Teddy Ray Webb Memorial Bridge in honor of Mr. Webb's life and contributions. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the bridge by this name. It recognizes Mr. Webb's 50-year career in bridge construction and his community service, including renovations to local facilities. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the document to Mr. Webb's family and the Department of Transportation.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1644: Penner, Grant; commend

This bill is a commendation resolution honoring Grant Penner for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest distinction in Scouting America. It recognizes his completion of a rigorous training program and his Eagle project, which involved building reusable signs for a local charity event. The resolution formally congratulates Penner for his leadership skills and dedication to scouting principles, with a copy of the document to be distributed to him. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge an individual's accomplishment.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1528: Joint Study Committee on Higher Education Fiscal Stewardship; create

This bill creates a temporary Joint Study Committee on Higher Education Fiscal Stewardship to review the financial management of Georgia's university system. The committee will consist of ten members, with five appointed by the House Speaker and five by the Senate President, who will also serve as co-chairs. Its main task is to examine audit reports and other data to identify financial risks and trends, then submit a report with recommendations for improving fiscal oversight before being dissolved in December 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1624: Spelman Social Justice Program Health Advocacy Initiative; commend

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the Spelman Social Justice Program Health Advocacy Initiative for its work improving healthcare access in Georgia. The initiative, founded by three students in 2025, brings together students from various disciplines to engage in health policy education and advocacy. It has met with Georgia state legislators to discuss healthcare coverage and Medicaid policy while educating students on civic engagement and legislative processes. The resolution expresses official appreciation for the group's contributions to healthcare equity and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1641: Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union; 141 years of service to the Baptist churches and community; honor

A RESOLUTION honoring the Metropolitan Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union upon 141 years of service to the Baptist churches and community; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 1490: Education; transfer responsibility for operation of Georgia Capitol Museum from Board of Regents to Georgia Building Authority

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to transfer responsibility for the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority; to provide for the transfer of agreements, property, employees, and appropriated funds to the Georgia Building Authority; to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to take certain actions pursuant to such transfer; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1622: American Red Cross; Red Cross Month; March 2026; recognize

This bill is a resolution that commends the American Red Cross and officially recognizes March 2026 as Red Cross Month. It directly affects the American Red Cross organization and the Georgia House of Representatives members who passed the resolution. The bill highlights the Red Cross's humanitarian work in Georgia, including disaster response, blood donation services, military support, and community safety programs. The resolution authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the American Red Cross.

Topics ✓ Veterans

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 1486: Education; term "education record"; revise definitions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to revise definitions of the term "education record"; to include additional cross-references relative to access to student education records by parents and legal custodians; to repeal a specific time limitation upon a parent or legal custodian's right to request education records; to replace certain terms used in such title with "school business day"; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1614: Kornegay, Pastor Nancy; commend

This bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Pastor Nancy Kornegay for her decades of leadership and dedication to ministry. It formally acknowledges her spiritual journey, starting from her early faith development in the 1970s through her founding of the Tabernacle of Prayer church in Hinesville, Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the document to Pastor Kornegay as an official record of the House's recognition. This type of bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor an individual's contributions to their community and faith.

passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1617: Johnson-Moore, Dr. Karen; Elder Howard E. Moore; recipients of the 44th Presidential Legacy Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Trinity Girls Network Corp. and Trinity International University of Ambassadors; commend

A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Karen Johnson-Moore and Elder Howard E. Moore as recipients of the 44th Presidential Legacy Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Trinity Girls Network Corp. and Trinity International University of Ambassadors; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1526: Representative Bubber Epps Interchange; Twiggs County; dedicate

This bill dedicates an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 16 and State Route 96 in Twiggs County, Georgia, in honor of Representative James A. "Bubber" Epps, Jr. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the interchange with Epps's name. It recognizes Epps's long public service career, including his time as a state representative and his leadership roles in local and regional development organizations. The bill is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge Epps's contributions to the community.

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