A RESOLUTION commending the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2026, as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) that commends President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for proposing the concept of a "Department of Government Efficiency." It contains no actual policy provisions or mechanisms - it solely expresses support for the idea of streamlining government operations through public-private collaboration. The resolution has no effect on creating any new department or changing government operations. It serves only as a ceremonial statement without legislative or administrative impact.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to raise the limit for the total percentage of funds that the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to create the Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund and Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide matching grants to organizations seeking to acquire property interests in certain battlefields; to provide for procedures, requirements, and limitations for such fund and program; to provide for application and review criteria; to provide for expenditure of funds; to provide for annual accounting; to require that any acquisition include a perpetual conservation easement placing restrictions on the use or development of the property or interest therein; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Columbia County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Columbia County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district; 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 compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, and Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the appeal of superior court decisions on zoning decisions of counties and municipal corporations; to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; to repeal provisions authorizing quasi-judicial boards and agencies to hear and render decisions on applications for special administrative permits and conditional permits; to revise definitions; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to aviation, so as to authorize the adoption of local ordinances, resolutions, regulations, or policies that restrict the flight of unmanned aircraft systems over mass public gatherings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 851) commending James L. Davis on his 102nd birthday. It honors his lifetime of service, including his WWII Army service (retiring as Sergeant), work as a horse racing trainer, leadership in advancing fair housing in St. Louis during the Civil Rights Movement, and community involvement. The resolution, adopted by the House on March 28, 2025, formally recognizes his contributions and includes a copy for Davis to receive. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Terry Holder on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, recognizing his coaching achievements including 588 career wins in baseball, eight state championships, and a historic 61-game winning streak. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs. It serves solely as a symbolic expression of praise from the Georgia House of Representatives.
