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passed · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 2088: Arp, Jeb; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend

This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Jeb Arp as the recipient of the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor. It highlights his long-term service as an educator, volunteer, and civic leader in Rome and Floyd County through various community organizations and events. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Mr. Arp as a record of this commendation.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 2102: Lane, Julie; Chattooga County High School's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend

This bill is a resolution that formally commends Julie Lane, a teacher at Chattooga County High School, for being named the 2026 STAR Teacher. It recognizes her contributions to education and expresses appreciation for her excellence in the classroom. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Julie Lane as a record of the honor.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Georgia · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SR 1095: Scattering Resources, Inc.; recognize and commend

This Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Scattering Resources, Inc. for its sixteen years of providing aid to individuals in Georgia, the United States, and Haiti. The bill highlights the organization's work in distributing hygiene kits, clothing, and school supplies while offering financial empowerment workshops to help people overcome poverty. It also notes the founder's inspiration from her grandmother and the group's rapid response to natural disasters like the 2008 mudslides and the 2010 Haiti earthquake. This measure is purely honorary and does not create new laws or require any funding.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 2116: Dilbeck, Alexandria; Chattooga County High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend

This bill is a commendation resolution honoring Alexandria Dilbeck, a student at Chattooga County High School, for being named the school's 2026 STAR Student. The resolution recognizes her academic achievements and also acknowledges Julie Lane, a teacher selected by Dilbeck for her guidance. The document formally expresses appreciation from the House of Representatives and authorizes the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the student.

passed · Georgia · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 629: Town of Braswell; transfer of duties and obligations to Paulding and Polk counties; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act incorporating the town of Braswell, approved December 13, 1895, (Ga. L. 1895, p. 142), as amended; to provide for transfer of duties and obligations to Paulding and Polk counties; to provide for transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Paulding and Polk counties; to establish special tax and service districts for outstanding bonded indebtedness and other obligations; to provide for future proceeds of special and regular local option sales taxes; to provide for the designation of the Community of Braswell; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 475: Charter School Funding; local boards of education to treat local charter schools no less favorably than other local schools; expenditure of the proceeds of a special purpose local option sales tax; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2068.1, relating to charter school funding, so as to require local boards of education to treat local charter schools no less favorably than other local schools with respect to the expenditure of the proceeds of a special purpose local option sales tax for education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed both · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1238: Community Health, Department of; submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize the qualification of certain caregivers for Medicaid reimbursement

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize the qualification of certain caregivers for Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of respite care and related services; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1396: State government; require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals within 1,000 feet of schools, public parks, public playgrounds, or certain child care facilities to participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); to provide violations and for noncriminal citations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a territory of applicability; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed both · Georgia · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 501: Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; update provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8 and 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing and fire protection and safety, respectively, so as to improve government efficiency by updating provisions of the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

passed both · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1295: Physician Assistant Licensure Compact; enter into an interstate compact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician assistants, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "PA Licensure Compact"; to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for date of implementation, withdrawal, and amendment; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for effect of the compact; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Georgia · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 586: "K-9 Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2026"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-107 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interfering with, harming of, or aggravated harming of a public safety animal or search and rescue animal, so as to provide for commendations of public safety animals and search and rescue animals that are injured or killed in the line of duty; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Georgia · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 454: Regulation of Fire and Other Hazards; use of temporary door locking devices in public buildings during certain emergency situations; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to authorize the use of temporary door locking devices in public buildings during certain emergency situations; to provide for guidelines for use of such devices; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.