Rep. Sam Park

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for regional tariff transition advisory councils; to provide for membership and duties of such councils; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for administrative support and funding sources; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the life and enduring legacy of Alexandra "Alex" Marie Patafio for her indelible contributions to the Georgia legal community while a student at the Georgia State University College of Law; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for third-party audits of detention facilities that house federal immigration detainees; to provide for audit criteria; to provide for the selection of third-party auditors; to provide for reporting and publishing of annual audits; to provide for access to detention facilities to conduct annual audits; to provide for mechanisms to address a detention facility's substantial and ongoing noncompliance with federal detention standards; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements relating to consumer reports furnished for employment purposes, so as to clarify the requirements for certain data reported by consumer reporting agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1431) commends Larry M. Lehman for his 41+ years of leadership in public health, specifically recognizing his role as CEO of Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) in Georgia. It highlights his work growing PIHC from a $3 million budget to $177 million, serving over 15,000 people impacted by HIV/AIDS, and leading a nationally recognized nonprofit merger. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Georgia House's recognition of Lehman's retirement in 2026 and extending well-wishes. No new laws or obligations are created.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, Asian American Advocacy Fund, Asian American Voices for Education, Georgia AAPI Hub, Raksha, and We Love Buford Highway on Asian American Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to create the Georgia Teacher Retention Scholarship to provide scholarships to children of public school teachers who have been teaching for at least ten years to cover the cost of tuition at eligible postsecondary institutions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for scholarship award amounts; to provide for continued eligibility; to provide for applications; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for a funding contingency; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3A of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to integrated resource planning, so as to require grid modernization assessments to be filed with integrated resources plans; to require justification for new transmission construction instead of utilizing certain new technologies; to provide for the recovery of costs; to provide for the recovery of certain savings related to new technologies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale of electricity by facility generating electricity, steam, or other forms of energy for its own consumption, so as to provide for portable solar generation devices; to exempt electricity generation devices below 1,200 watts from certain requirements of interconnection and operation; to prohibit electric service providers from requiring certain criteria prior to the operation of portable solar generation devices; to limit liability; to prohibit the sale of electricity generated by portable solar generation devices; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1379) officially recognizes and commends the Juniors Running Club of Norcross, Georgia, for its achievements during the 2025-2026 season. It highlights the club’s growth from 40 to over 100 youth and adult participants, its community impact (promoting fitness, preparing runners for high school sports, and organizing events like Global Running Day), and specific accomplishments (e.g., 1,601 miles run collectively, race placements, and a national competition trip). The resolution has no policy or funding implications - it is purely ceremonial, extending formal recognition to the club’s organizers and members. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 17, 2026.