A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to create the felony offense of obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle; to provide for punishment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to prohibit electric tinting; to provide for penalties; to prohibit the use of digital license plates; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors Linda Hays for her 50 years of service to Newton County Government, recognizing her as the longest-serving elected official in the county's history. The resolution formally acknowledges her career beginning in 1976 as a Clerk of Courts office employee and her subsequent election as Clerk in 1982. It directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to Hays as a commemorative gesture. The measure is a ceremonial recognition rather than a policy change, focusing on celebrating her long public service record.
Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a seven-member House committee to study how Georgia's vehicle laws apply to self-driving cars. The committee, appointed by the Speaker with input from specific committee chairs, will examine current traffic rules, safety standards, and liability issues related to autonomous vehicles, and recommend code revisions. It must complete its work and submit findings by December 2026, but cannot pass new laws itself. This affects future legislative decisions on autonomous vehicle regulations, not the public directly. The committee's role is strictly advisory, focusing on updating legal frameworks to ensure safety as self-driving technology advances.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44 and Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens and tax sales, respectively, so as to provide for debtors in foreclosures to receive certain information and forms in a notice of foreclosure; to provide for tax sale notices to comply with foreclosure notice requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rock Springs Christian Academy wrestling team for winning the 2026 GAPPS State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide for an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Corporal Daniel Baldino and Corporal Dylan Warren of the Telfair County Sheriff's Office for their heroic actions during a rescue operation. It recognizes their decision to remove their protective gear and enter dangerous water to save a victim trapped in a vehicle submerged in a creek on March 5, 2026. The resolution formally expresses appreciation for their courage, dedication to public service, and commitment to citizen safety. The House of Representatives authorized the Clerk to distribute copies of this commendation to the two officers.
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 change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to riot, so as to repeal the misdemeanor penalty and provide for a felony penalty; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to include the offense of riot; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.