Rep. Spencer Frye

A RESOLUTION urging the Commissioner of Insurance to conduct a comprehensive review of prescription drug pricing and identify strategies to reduce the cost of prescription medications for citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month to increase public understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects people of all backgrounds. The resolution highlights the importance of research, treatment access, and support for patients, caregivers, and families impacted by the disease. It also acknowledges the higher risk of ALS among military veterans and recognizes the work of the ALS Association in funding research and providing care services. The House of Representatives will distribute copies of this resolution to the public and press to promote awareness.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on End of Life Issues to examine topics related to end-of-life care, financial burdens, and assisted death laws in Georgia. The committee will consist of five House members appointed by the Speaker, who will also serve as chairperson, and will study issues affecting patients, families, and caregivers. The committee has the authority to recommend legislative changes after reviewing current state policies and other states' assisted death laws, with a report due before the committee is abolished on December 1, 2026. Funding for the committee will come from existing House appropriations, and members will receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days of service.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate transfer tax, so as to revise the tax for sales to the United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; to revise an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-29.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for qualified caregiving expenses, so as to increase the amount of the tax credit; 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 Code Section 48-5-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to application for homestead exemption and unlawful to solicit fee to file application for homestead for another, so as to provide procedures for the transmission of relevant information following a real estate closing to allow for the automatic granting of homestead exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia General Assembly to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance in accordance with presidential Executive Order 14370; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Clarke County School District for preserving the historic and significant West Broad Street School Campus; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to require that the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources maintain a public website for monitoring levels of certain contaminants in public water systems; to provide for annual reports and recommendations to the General Assembly; to provide for notice to water utility companies operating public water systems when contaminant levels exceed certain thresholds; to require that water utility companies in receipt of such notice notify all residents receiving water from the affected public water system; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions, so as to provide for a statement form regarding the effect of quitclaim deeds; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.