A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education and minors, respectively, so as to provide for high school student athletes and prospective student athletes to receive name, image, or likeness compensation; to provide for the automatic expiration of contracts that provide name, image, and likeness compensation to student athletes after the student athlete graduates or is no longer enrolled; to provide for application to certain athletic associations; to allow for professional representation of student athletes and prospective student athletes; to provide for required written notice to high school student athletes; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Trey Rhodes
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryHR 1326 is a House resolution recognizing the importance of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education and professionals. It formally acknowledges FCS as a field that helps individuals make informed decisions about well-being, relationships, and resources - addressing issues like obesity, financial literacy, and family life challenges. The resolution does not create new laws, change funding, or impose requirements; it is a symbolic gesture supporting FCS initiatives and urging continued recognition of the field. The House adopted this resolution on February 10, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1315) is a symbolic honor from Georgia's House of Representatives recognizing the Georgia Wildlife Federation's 90th anniversary. It commends the organization for its decades of work promoting wildlife conservation, science-based habitat protection, and outdoor education across Georgia, including advocacy for key funding programs. The resolution has no policy impact or new requirements - it is purely a ceremonial expression of appreciation with no concrete changes to laws or funding.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt from sales and use taxes the sale of any tangible personal property used or consumed in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution, sale, or furnishing of electricity; to provide for a start date for such exemption; to provide a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; 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.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of any county or consolidated government shall be authorized to impose a sales and use tax in such county or consolidated government for the purpose of providing property tax relief in such county or consolidated government; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; 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 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees, so as to provide for fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; to provide for recreational and commercial fishing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlton County Chief Ranger Roger Todd of the Georgia Forestry Commission as the recipient of the 2025 Director's Award and for his outstanding service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1013), not a policy bill. It honors the life and memory of Abit Massey, a Georgia public servant and community leader, following his passing. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and recognizes his decades of service - including roles in Georgia government, the poultry industry, University of Georgia leadership, and community advocacy. It has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of respect. The House passed it unanimously on January 13, 2026, and will send a copy to his family.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to subject certain companies providing water services in this state to regulation by the Public Service Commission; to provide for the review of certain increases to the rates and charges of such companies by the commission; to provide for financial record keeping of such companies; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for assessments and legislative recommendations by the commission; to provide for definitions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.