Rep. Katie Dempsey

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Gail Veal as the 2026 recipient of the Heart of Community Award of Honor. It highlights her extensive history of service in education and various local organizations within Rome and Floyd County. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Ms. Veal as a commemorative gesture.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Jeb Arp as the recipient of the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor. It highlights his long-term service as an educator, volunteer, and civic leader in Rome and Floyd County through various community organizations and events. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Mr. Arp as a record of this commendation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize the qualification of certain caregivers for Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of respite care and related services; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Comprehensive Services and Long-term Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution acknowledges the effectiveness of arts-based health initiatives in improving mental health outcomes. As a non-binding House resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the role of arts programs in mental health care. It directly affects the House of Representatives through its ceremonial acknowledgment, with no specific provisions or affected groups beyond this symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 43 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicare supplement insurance, so as to provide for Medicare supplement policies to be issued and renewed for individuals under 65 years of age who are eligible by reason of disability or end stage renal disease under federal law; to provide for open enrollment periods; to prohibit an insurer from charging premium rates for such policies for such individuals that exceed premium rates charged for individuals who are 65 years of age; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the qualifications of recovery community organizations for substance use; to provide for definitions; to provide for the certification of peer specialists; to provide for the approval of certification training bodies; to designate one state-wide recovery community organization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the certification of community health workers; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Community Health Worker Certification Committee; to provide for membership, powers, and duties of the committee; to provide for the approval of training programs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day to honor the institution's contributions to Northwest Georgia. The resolution recognizes the college's 50+ years of service, including educating over 250,000 community members and generating more than $2.5 billion in economic impact. It also coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States, linking the college's educational achievements to broader national milestones. The House of Representatives will distribute a copy of this resolution to Georgia Highlands College.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her extraordinary service to the State of Georgia upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.