This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends Kaitlyn Butler Marchant for her service as Georgia's first female State FFA Advisor (appointed in 2025) and her leadership in agricultural education. The resolution highlights her awards, including the 2024 Georgia Farm Bureau State Excellence in Agriculture Winner, and her community involvement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply expresses the House's appreciation and will send a copy to Ms. Marchant.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams for their historic achievements and contributions to national unity; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Toya Davis-Stevenson for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
This resolution designates February 17, 2026, as "Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It formally recognizes an annual event hosted by Senator Randal Mangham to engage youth, parents, educators, and community leaders in entrepreneurship education and civic engagement. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it solely serves to acknowledge the event's purpose of inspiring young entrepreneurs through educational activities and exposure to Georgia's legislative process. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group beyond the described event participants.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) that commends the City of Duluth, Georgia, and designates March 3, 2026, as "Duluth Day at the Capitol." It recognizes Duluth's community leadership and provides an opportunity for Duluth officials to visit the Georgia State Capitol to engage with state leaders and advocate for local priorities. The resolution directly affects Duluth's mayor, city council, and local representatives by formally acknowledging their work and facilitating a planned state-level engagement event.
This is a commemorative resolution (HR 1496), not a policy bill. It formally honors the life and legacy of Robert Elmo Nichols, Sr., a pioneering African American Marine who served during WWII as one of the first Black Marines (Montford Point Marines), later retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve, and received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2011. The resolution expresses the House's condolences for his passing and recognizes his trailblazing service breaking racial barriers in the military. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation.
This resolution commends David Little as Armuchee High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher for his contributions to education in Georgia. It formally recognizes his teaching excellence and commitment to students through a non-binding House resolution. The bill has no policy impact or funding provisions - it serves only as ceremonial recognition. The House adopted it on February 25, 2026, with no further legislative action required.
This is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. It honors the late Dr. Guy F. Riekeman, a respected chiropractor, former Life University president (2004-2017), and community leader who dedicated over 50 years to advancing chiropractic education and serving others. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences for his passing and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to his family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens, as it is purely a symbolic tribute.
This resolution designates March 9, 2026, as "Young Democrats of Georgia Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It formally recognizes the Young Democrats of Georgia organization, which engages young people aged 14-40 in state politics. The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not create new laws or policies; it simply honors the group's work through a formal acknowledgment by the Senate.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of rates, underwriting rules, and related organizations, so as to provide for homeowner protections with regard to insurance companies' use of aerial or satellite images; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to require that homeowners be allowed 60 days to correct; to provide for regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship and award amount, so as to allow academically successful students who are concurrently seeking a baccalaureate degree and a first professional degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to allow academically successful students who commence a graduate program at an eligible postsecondary institution within 18 months of earning a baccalaureate degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to provide for exceptions based on previous participation in the dual enrollment program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dewayne McCreary, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Chairman's Award Winner; and for other purposes.
