Rep. Houston Gaines

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency medical services, so as to transfer responsibility for the oversight of emergency medical services from the Department of Public Health to the Georgia Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Council; to provide for legislative findings; to update terminology and provide for conforming changes; to provide for construction; to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to reduce the applicable period for termination of certain automatic renewal provisions; to provide to consumers an option of having the service contract terminate after its specified period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 5, 2026, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the Georgia State Capitol to honor the work of mental health professionals. The resolution recognizes the contributions of over 13,000 licensed professional counselors in Georgia who provide mental health services to diverse communities. It acknowledges their training, independent practice capabilities, and role in supporting mental health care access and crisis response. The measure is a symbolic gesture that encourages public appreciation for these counselors without creating new laws or funding.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Logan Crosby for his professional achievements and contributions to Georgia and the arts; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide for notarial acts to be performed using electronic means when certain requirements are satisfied; to provide for definitions; 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 Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to provide for the State of Georgia to participate in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations; to prohibit state agencies from promulgating rules or regulations; to make conforming changes; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to student scholarship organizations, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for legislative intent; 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 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizances, so as to prohibit the distribution of funds to local government agencies that substantially limit cash bail conditions for certain offenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to change the state floral emblem to the sweetbay magnolia; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day and urging the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends specific students and teachers in Barrow County, Georgia: - **Students named**: Seth Johnson (Apalachee High), Keely Schmook (Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy), Josie McElhannon (Winder-Barrow High), and William Adolphson (Bethlehem Christian Academy). - **Teachers honored**: Mr. William Threadgill, Mrs. Cheri Schreibman, Dr. Ashley Floyd, and Tim Wood, who were nominated by the students for their support. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' recognition of their academic achievements and dedication, with no policy impact or funding involved.