HR 557 creates a temporary House Study Committee on Georgia's Investment Funds to examine existing investment programs, including the 2013 Invest Georgia fund. The committee, composed of five House members (three appointed by the Speaker, two by the Minority Caucus), will study investment needs and recommend potential policy changes. It must file a final report by January 14, 2026, and will dissolve on December 31, 2025. This resolution does not change existing laws but establishes a process to evaluate Georgia's investment strategies.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-150 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for enrollment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty in the United States armed forces are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside regardless of whether they have entered into a lease, purchased a house, or otherwise secured housing within such attendance zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HR 711 creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine chronic absenteeism in Georgia's PreK-12 schools, directly affecting school districts and students with high absence rates. The committee will study root causes like health issues, transportation barriers, and school climate, and evaluate best practices to improve attendance. It has no funding or policy provisions but will issue recommendations by December 2025. The committee expires on December 1, 2025, after completing its review. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with direct policy changes.)
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise provisions relative to dogfighting; to prohibit fighting of dogs and game cocks; to prohibit possession or sale of fighting related objects; to provide for punishment; to provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 4-8-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of registration, requirements for issuance of certificate, individuals excluded from receiving registration, limitation of ownership, and annual renewal, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HR 885 creates a House Study Committee on Election Procedures to examine Georgia's election laws and processes. The committee, appointed by the House Speaker and chaired by the Governmental Affairs Committee chair, will study current election procedures - particularly outdated provisions unchanged since 1964 - and recommend potential legislative changes. It has a sunset date of December 1, 2025, and must file a final report approved by a committee majority before that date. This resolution does not change election laws itself but establishes a process for evaluating them.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 28, 31, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the General Assembly, health, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for procedures and processes concerning the enactment of legislation and the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HR 304 creates a temporary House Study Committee on the Costs and Effects of Smoking to examine smoking-related health impacts and economic costs. The committee, appointed by the Speaker with five members, will study medical expenses, Medicaid/Medicare burdens, childhood health effects from secondhand smoke, and productivity losses. It must file a report by December 1, 2025, with findings potentially leading to future legislation. This is a procedural resolution focused on research, not immediate policy changes.
HR 847 creates a House Study Committee to examine Georgia's public health funding structure. The committee, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker, will study current funding levels, services provided by public health agencies, and whether additional state support is needed - addressing that less than 10% of health agency funds currently go to public health. It cannot change funding directly but will recommend potential legislative actions. The committee must complete its work and submit a report by December 1, 2025. This resolution does not allocate new funds or alter existing budgets.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 and Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions and the Georgia Composite Medical Board, respectively, so as to prohibit prescribing or administering certain hormone therapies and puberty-blocking medications for certain purposes to minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for limited exceptions; to provide for a remedy for a parent or guardian of a minor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HR 40 creates a House Study Committee on Reinsurance for Essential Industries to examine Georgia's commercial property and casualty reinsurance market. The 7-member committee, appointed by the Speaker with input from insurance and agriculture officials, will study how public-private partnerships could reduce insurance costs for essential industries. It will identify funding needs, criteria for essential industries, and potential premium reductions to benefit small businesses and the state economy. The committee must report its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2025.
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers; and for other purposes.
HR 753 creates a House Study Committee to examine barriers to internal medicine care in Georgia's rural communities. The committee, composed of five legislators and three healthcare providers, will study issues like physician shortages (40 counties lack internal medicine doctors), transportation challenges, and healthcare professional shortage areas affecting 142 counties. It will not enact policy but will recommend solutions by December 2025. The resolution directly addresses rural Georgians facing limited access to primary care physicians, particularly in areas with high transportation barriers and provider scarcity. This is a procedural measure focused solely on research, not legislative action.
