Rep. Soo Hong

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) designating January 27, 2026, as "Gwinnett Chamber Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for its work representing over 2,200 members and 22,000 businesses in Gwinnett County, including its economic development achievements. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives. It directly affects the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce by honoring its service.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, so as to provide that property held by the authority and that leaseholds and other interest in such property granted by the authority are public property held for public purposes for the benefit of the people of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 179 requires Georgia courts to use digital recording systems for specific proceedings instead of traditional court reporters. It mandates digital recording for all felony trials (excluding arraignments and pleas), felony evidentiary hearings, and Georgia State-wide Business Court cases, while allowing judges discretion for misdemeanors and civil cases. The bill establishes rules for implementing and regulating these systems, ensuring key elements like objections, rulings, and evidence appear in the official record. This change directly affects courts handling these cases, defendants in felony trials, and the public by improving access to accurate court records.

Maddy summaryHB 475 updates Georgia's tax credit program for film, gaming, video, and digital production companies by revising key definitions and rules. It adds a requirement that companies must pay court costs if a court upholds the denial of their certification after an appeal. The bill directly affects businesses seeking these tax credits by clarifying eligibility rules and adding financial consequences for unsuccessful legal challenges. It does not change the credit amount but modifies administrative procedures and dispute resolution processes for the program. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning superior courts, so as to modify provisions regarding the compensation received by superior court judges; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions relating to calculating and setting the salaries of superior court judges; to provide a definition; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to suspend the operation of local laws or local ordinances or resolutions that use a superior court judge's salary for the calculation of the salary or compensation of other officers, officials, or employees; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to include specific references to programs included in the High-demand Career List published by the State Workforce Development Board with respect to the State Board of Education's minimum course of study in career education for students in grades six through 12; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to provide for evaluation methodology, reports, and purpose; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, so as to modify certain requirements for probate judges; 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 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to codify the right to in vitro fertilization for individuals; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions relating to calculating and setting the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals, the judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, and the judge of the Georgia State Tax Court; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and evidence, respectively, so as to provide for defendants to support a justification defense by offering evidence of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse committed by the alleged victim; to provide a privilege for participation in victim centered programs and victim-offender dialogues; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for civil immunity for facilitators in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.