A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for preferential treatment during advance voting to voters accompanied by children two years of age or younger; to provide for preferential treatment during certain hours on election day to voters accompanied by children two years of age or younger; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government so as to authorize the establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant programs; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous local administrative provisions, so as to authorize the establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant funds; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove the cap on benefits granted pursuant to the Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment clause; to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for local grant and adjustment programs; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers, so as to clarify periods of time for transportation network company services; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the House to honor Debra Leigh Leverett Garing on her 71st birthday. It formally congratulates and commends her for her life and career, specifically noting her veterinary practice in Elkin, North Carolina, and her family. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on any laws, regulations, or constituents - it is purely a symbolic gesture. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new obligations or change existing laws. The House adopted it on February 4, 2026, and will send a copy to the honoree.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide homestead exemption for certain public service employees from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a new special purpose local option sales tax dedicated to certain healthcare purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for authorization of tax and applicability; to provide for local authorization and referenda; to prohibit taxation of products ordered and delivered outside of jurisdiction; to prohibit taxation of certain construction materials; to provide for records and reports; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for impact on other taxes; to provide for infeasibility; to provide for modification of certain healthcare purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution recognizing Andruw Jones' induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It specifically commends his baseball career achievements, including his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves, World Series records, and the retirement of his jersey number by the Braves. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide Jones with a copy of the resolution. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or impact on policy or funding.
A RESOLUTION commending the marriage and family therapists of Georgia and recognizing February 11, 2026, as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders, or decisions not subject to direct appeal, scope of review, hearings in criminal cases involving a capital offense for which death penalty is sought, and appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases, so as to provide for certain appellate procedures regarding the denial of sovereign and any other immunity available to the state or a city or county in this state; to provide for time limitations; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.