Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the Snellville Youth Council (SYC), a group founded in 2016 to connect high school students with local government. It acknowledges the SYC’s role in providing civic education, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities for students, including organizing events like Unity Day. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it simply offers official acknowledgment of the council’s work to foster youth involvement in civic life. It directly affects SYC members, current leadership, and the City of Snellville by affirming their contributions to community development.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance relative to elementary and secondary school students, so as to require the local governing body for each school system and public school to adopt a policy providing that students shall be granted not less than two excused absences per school year for attending or participating in a civic or political event; to require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Public Policy Club at Georgia State University for its commitment to civic engagement, public service, and policy education; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a 7-member House Study Committee to examine how federal budget changes in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R. 1) affect Georgia’s state budget and services. The committee, appointed by the Speaker and state auditor, will study impacts on healthcare, education, housing, and infrastructure funding, with a December 1, 2026, deadline to report findings. It has no authority to enact policy - only to analyze effects and recommend legislation if needed. This is a procedural step, not a policy change.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for rent increase limits for certain senior citizens; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to set the rate of the ad valorem tax assessment of a single-family residential property to 100 percent of its fair market value when such property is owned by a business enterprise with an interest in at least 100 single-family residential properties within this state which are used primarily for the purpose of generating rental income; to provide for the subclassification of business enterprise property for ad valorem taxation purposes; 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.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 and Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions and ad valorem taxation of property, respectively, so as to prohibit certain business enterprises from purchasing or acquiring an interest in a single-family residential property; to provide for construction; to provide for the assessment of real property purchased or acquired by certain business enterprises at 100 percent of its fair market value; to provide for penalties; to provide for certification of ownership; to provide for forms and applications; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1128) formally recognizes Chestnut Grove Baptist Church for its 175th anniversary. It commends the church's history, founding in 1850, and decades of community service, including its role as a place of worship and education. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it is purely ceremonial, extending the House's recognition to the church and its congregation.
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.