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.
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.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Hampton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for the total amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who have resided at such homestead for at least five years; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies of state government, so as to create the Georgia Youth Advisory Council; to provide for appointment of members to the advisory council; to provide for criteria of the membership of the advisory council; to provide for terms of members; to provide for quarterly meetings; to provide for purpose and activities of the advisory council; to provide for annual reports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to provide for the creation of first-time homebuyer savings accounts; to provide for contributions by account holders to accounts; to provide for transfer of beneficiaries; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for certain exemptions from certain requirements for financial institutions; to provide for tax deductions; to provide for tax deduction limits; to provide for unqualified withdrawal penalties and exceptions; to permit the Department of Revenue to impose penalties for fraudulent activity; to require the Department of Revenue to create certain forms; to provide for a short title; to provide for purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends former President Barack Obama on the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. It honors his public service, historic role as the first African American president, and the center's mission to inspire leadership and community engagement through its museum, library, and public spaces. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the public and media. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of Obama's legacy and the significance of the new center.
This bill creates a temporary House Study Committee to investigate gamecock fighting in Georgia, a blood sport involving trained chickens that is currently legal in the state but illegal federally. The committee will consist of five representatives appointed by the Speaker and Minority Leader to examine the conditions, issues, and potential policy recommendations related to this activity. The group will meet for up to five days and receive standard legislative allowances, with the committee automatically dissolving on December 1, 2026. This is a procedural measure focused on research and study rather than immediate legislative action or policy change.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Dallas ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to provide for the offense of disruption of a worship service; to provide for legislative findings, to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on MARTA Governance, Financial Accountability, and Regional Transit Oversight; and for other purposes.
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.
