Rep. Chuck Efstration

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that any business enterprise, including, but not limited to, private equity, having an interest in 1,000 or more single-family residential properties within this state used primarily for purposes of generating rental income shall be subject to an ad valorem tax assessment of 100 percent; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to provide to certain consumers a pro rata refund relative to a canceled service contract in the event of a price increase; to provide for related matters; 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 Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for the assessment of real property purchased or acquired by certain business enterprises at 100 percent of its fair market value; to require that proceeds from taxation of such property be used to reduce the ad valorem tax bill on homesteads in the same tax jurisdiction as such property; to provide for penalties; to provide for certification of ownership; to provide for forms and applications; to provide for definitions; to provide for contingent effectiveness and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers, so as to clarify periods of time for transportation network company services; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; 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 Titles 7, 10, and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to transfer the regulation of securities and commodities from the Secretary of State to the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for an advisory board; to provide for conformity; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide that the state government shall refer to the western bank of the Jordan River as Judea and Samaria; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing National School Counseling Week at the Georgia state capitol. It acknowledges school counselors' roles in helping students achieve academic success, explore careers, and develop social skills. The resolution has no policy changes, funding requirements, or new obligations - it simply formally honors counselors through a House of Representatives acknowledgment. The bill was adopted by the House on February 3, 2026, and directs the Clerk to share it with the Georgia School Counselor Association.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to prohibit institutional investors and other enterprises from obtaining, owning, or possessing an interest in more than 2,000 single-family residences; to provide a private cause of action against a residential home poacher that obtains, owns, or possesses an interest in more than 2,000 single-family residences; to provide an effective date; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 10, 2026, as "Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor his public health advocacy and service. It specifically recognizes his role in establishing Georgia Cancer Day (February 4) as the first statewide unified cancer awareness day and his collaborative work advancing preventive care and health education. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it is purely a ceremonial tribute to Dr. Indrakrishnan’s contributions to Georgia’s healthcare community. It does not impact any laws, regulations, or affected populations beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 1175 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the significance of congenital heart defects - highlighting their prevalence as a leading birth defect and cause of related deaths. The resolution directs the House Clerk to share copies with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Kids at Heart program. This is purely symbolic, with no direct impact on healthcare mandates, funding, or screening requirements.