Rep. Rick Jasperse

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act," so as to revise provisions for expedited completion of a student's first Individualized Education Program; to provide for calculating maximum scholarship amounts for certain students; to provide for electronic deposits; to provide for a compliance form; to provide for deadlines by which the Department of Education shall publish certain information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers for certain geothermal machinery installations at residential dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for a sunset date; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding administrative procedure, so as to provide that the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" shall apply to all executive branch agencies; to provide for certain exceptions; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2026, as World Autism Awareness Day and commending Connor Tomlinson for his work advocating for the autism community; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lambert High School iGEM Team for its outstanding achievements at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the North Forsyth High School Girls Gymnastics Team for winning the 2025 Georgia High School Association Class 5A-6A State Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to continue to conduct official business within the designated county site and to coordinate with the City of Cumming to have the new administration center annexed into such city; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific intersection in Fannin County, Georgia, as the Howell and Jane Teasley Memorial Intersection to honor the couple's contributions to their community and state. The legislation directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at the intersection of State Route 515 and the Hemptown Connector bearing the memorial name. It also authorizes the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to the Teasley family and the Department of Transportation for record-keeping purposes. This is a commemorative measure that recognizes the Teasleys' long-standing involvement in leadership, education, and faith within Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of State Route 53 in Pickens County, Georgia, as the Jerry Barnes Memorial Highway to honor a local community leader. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the dedication of this road segment. It recognizes Mr. Barnes' contributions to his community, including his volunteer work with youth agriculture programs, the volunteer fire department, and his service as a county commissioner. The bill is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or funding but serves to publicly acknowledge his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine highway construction contracting practices within the Georgia Department of Transportation. The committee will consist of ten House members appointed by the Speaker to investigate issues like utility relocation delays, contract complexity, and oversight procedures that may impact project timelines and budgets. The committee has the authority to hold meetings, receive funding from the House budget, and submit a report with findings and legislative recommendations before being dissolved on December 1, 2026.