A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the honorable service of Dexter L. Sharper and expressing gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and memory of Reverend Howard D. Harden, a pastor and community leader from Georgia who passed away on March 12, 2026. It formally recognizes his service as a pastor at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and Spring Grove Baptist Church, his military service in the United States Army, and his contributions to his family and community. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to his family and authorizes the Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Reverend Harden's family.
Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a 9-member House Study Committee on Rural Hospitals in Georgia, composed of 5 legislators (with healthcare backgrounds), 1 rural hospital executive, 1 rural physician, 1 non-physician healthcare provider, and 1 healthcare finance expert. The committee will study rural hospital access issues, financial challenges, and needs like physician shortages and telemedicine access, with a focus on Georgia’s high rural hospital closure rates. It must submit recommendations to the House by December 1, 2026, before dissolving. This is a procedural step to gather data, not a law changing healthcare policy.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Dr. Neal Weintraub, a cardiovascular researcher and academic at the Medical College of Georgia. It formally acknowledges his contributions to medical education, including teaching over 225 courses and publishing more than 250 peer-reviewed papers on cardiometabolic disease. The resolution also highlights his role in launching the cardio-oncology program and his receipt of multiple National Institutes of Health research grants. The bill directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Weintraub as a gesture of appreciation for his work.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-74 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the issuance of special license plates that display the International Symbol of Access upon the special license plate issued to current and former members of the General Assembly for qualified applicants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for regional tariff transition advisory councils; to provide for membership and duties of such councils; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for administrative support and funding sources; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives in recognition of Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the capitol on March 18, 2026, and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives as a nationally recognized law enforcement organization; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives. It honors Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant, a Georgia resident, educator, U.S. Air Force veteran, and community advocate who passed away on April 30, 2022. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to her family and recognizes her life and contributions to her community. It directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her family. No policy changes or direct impacts on citizens are associated with this resolution.
Maddy summaryHR 1331 is a Georgia House resolution honoring Sam R. Mayhan, a veteran who served in the U.S. Army (1950-1957) and Navy (1958-1971) during the Korean Conflict, Peacetime, and Vietnam eras. It expresses the House's condolences for his passing on January 30, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. This ceremonial resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents - it solely commemorates his military service and personal character. The House adopted it unanimously on February 11, 2026.
A RESOLUTION encouraging state and local governments to assist with reducing Wall Street landlord ownership of residential properties to help this state flourish; and for other purposes.
