Rep. El-Mahdi Holly

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to provide for the teaching of trichology training courses by schools of barbering, schools of cosmetology, and schools of hair design; to require that certain teachers and instructors complete 50 hours of trichology training; to provide exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., and designating February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the work of Swipe Out Hunger and recognizing February 11, 2026, as Swipe Out Hunger Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending F. DuBois Bowman on his inauguration as the 13th President of Morehouse College and recognizing February 11, 2026, as F. DuBois Bowman 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 provide for student loan repayment for public school teachers who graduated from an eligible postsecondary educational institution in Georgia and who have taught for at least five years in a public school in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for maximum student loan repayment amounts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing the City of McDonough, Georgia, for its first annual "McDonough Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It acknowledges McDonough's founding in 1823, historical role as a stagecoach hub, current population (~30,000), and local leadership. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide the city with a copy of the recognition. It has no policy impact or financial effect - it is purely symbolic, honoring the city's history and community.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to encourage transparency and fairness with respect to rent pricing for residential properties; to prohibit landlords from failing to disclose the total rental price of any residential property and charging hidden fees for any residential property; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Lifting Our Voices, Inc. (LOV), a Georgia nonprofit that combats food insecurity and supports vulnerable communities through programs like meal distribution and voter registration. It designates February 28, 2026, as "LOV Day" to recognize the organization’s work, which includes distributing over 80,000 meals and 15,000+ clothing/toiletry items across Georgia. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy effect and does not alter laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1249), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes Noah McQueen, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Lifting Our Voices (LOV), for his work addressing social issues in Georgia through community programs like food insecurity initiatives and voter registration. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply expresses the House's appreciation and extends well-wishes. It was adopted by the House on February 5, 2026, as a symbolic gesture honoring McQueen's community leadership and professional contributions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 and Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records and reports relative to business corporations and miscellaneous provisions relative to limited liability companies, respectively, so as to require corporations and limited liability companies and their subsidiaries to provide certain information to the Secretary of State if they own a certain number of multifamily residences; to require the Secretary of State to publish such information on the Georgia Corporations Division website; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.