This bill creates a House Study Committee on Education Finance to examine Georgia's current school funding system. The committee will review the Quality Basic Education formula, equalization grants, and other financing methods to determine if they remain fair and effective. It consists of five members including committee chairs and two appointees who will study funding issues and recommend changes if needed. The committee will operate for two years, ending December 31, 2026, and must submit a report with its findings and any proposed legislation before that date.
This bill is a Senate resolution that recognizes and commends Deputy Nicolas Glass of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for his service and actions in the line of duty. The resolution highlights his dedication to the community, including responding to over 1,100 calls for service and handling more than 180 cases since joining the department in 2022. It specifically acknowledges an incident on October 25, 2025, where Deputy Glass faced a knife attack while conducting a welfare check, demonstrating courage by defending himself and alerting fellow deputies to stop the threat. The resolution formally expresses gratitude for his service to Cherokee County and the State of Georgia and authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Deputy Glass.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Samuel L. Tillman of Decatur, Georgia for his contributions to public service. The resolution honors his military service in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and his 22-year career as Chief of Staff to State Senator Emanuel Jones. It also acknowledges his work with the DeKalb County Board of Elections and his service alongside Deputy Insurance Commissioner Tim Riles. The Senate resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Mr. Tillman.
This bill creates a temporary Senate Study Committee to research and recommend plans for a Museum of African American History and Culture in Georgia. The committee will consist of five senators, including the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders and the chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, who will study the needs and conditions for establishing such a museum. The group will meet over time and receive funding from Senate appropriations, with the goal of collecting historical materials, coordinating with institutions, and developing strategies to promote African American history and culture in the state. The committee is authorized to submit a report with findings and legislative recommendations before it dissolves on December 1, 2026.
This resolution congratulates the Stratford Academy Eagles football team for winning the 2025 GIAA Class 4A State Football Championship. The bill recognizes the team's victory over the Brookstone School Cougars with a 14-7 score, marking their ninth state title and first championship since 2004. It directs the Senate to formally acknowledge the athletes' achievements and authorizes the distribution of a copy of the resolution to the team. This is a ceremonial measure that celebrates athletic success rather than implementing new policy or regulations.
This bill is a House resolution expressing support for termed and perpetual conservation easements on private lands. It highlights how these voluntary agreements allow landowners to protect natural, agricultural, and historical resources while retaining ownership and monetizing environmental values. The resolution emphasizes that conservation easements help maintain wildlife habitats, support agricultural operations, and enable landowners to pass land to heirs. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of legislative backing for these conservation tools.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Wilcox County High School Lady Patriots basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA Class A Division II Girls Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, so as to provide for a council-manager form of government; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for 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 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Georgia Entertainment Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Performer Protection Act"; to require consent for use of a performer's likeness in a digital replica; to provide for violations; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 19-25, 2026, as National Crime Victim's Rights Week and commending the victim advocates of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office for their dedicated service; and for other purposes.
This bill designates April as National Black Women's History Month to honor the heritage, resilience, and achievements of Black women who have shaped the United States. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the public and press, making the designation official. It includes a specific theme for the 2026 celebration focused on storytelling and preserving history and culture. The measure does not change laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of Black women's contributions across generations.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Wesley Willis for his outstanding leadership, dedication to student-athletes, and historic accomplishments as Head Coach of the North Paulding High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
