A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the Department of Community Health to license supportive senior housing communities; to provide for COVID-19 requirements; to provide for employer based programs; to provide for influenza education information; to provide for residential care facilities for the elderly; to provide for hospice and palliative care; to provide background checks; to provide for the ombudsman program; to provide for remedies and protections of residents; to provide for the drug repository program; to provide for continuing care providers and facilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Maddy summaryHR 1493 is a resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally commend Julia Johnson as Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher. The resolution recognizes her teaching excellence and contributions to student education in Georgia. It expresses the House's support for her work and wishes her continued success, without creating new laws or affecting any policies. This is a symbolic gesture of appreciation, not a legislative change.
Maddy summaryHR 1495 is a ceremonial resolution commending Susan Payne as Unity Christian School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or regulations - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 25, 2026, formally expresses the House's appreciation for Payne's contributions to education. It directs the House Clerk to provide Payne with a copy of the resolution. This is a standard commendation resolution with no practical or legal impact beyond honoring an individual.
Maddy summaryHR 1498 is a ceremonial resolution commending Johnathan Silver, who has been named Pepperell High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to education in Georgia and expresses the House of Representatives' appreciation for his work. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or regulations. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 25, 2026, and will be provided to Mr. Silver.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally commends Turner Crawford as Pepperell High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student for achieving the highest SAT score and ranking in the top 10% of his class. The resolution expresses the House's support for his academic accomplishments and recognizes his chosen STAR Teacher, Johnathan Silver. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal expression of praise.
Maddy summaryHR 1494 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 25, 2026, commending Kamran Bawa as Rome City High School's 2025-2026 STAR Student. It recognizes Bawa for achieving the highest score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranking in the top 10% of his graduating class. The resolution expresses the House's support for his academic accomplishments and best wishes for his future. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect policy.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Lucus Hagerich, a student at Armuchee High School, for being named the 2025-2026 STAR Student. The STAR Student award requires the highest SAT score and top 10% class standing, and the resolution also recognizes his chosen teacher, David Little, for his support. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy or funding changes, it serves only to honor Hagerich’s academic achievement and has no direct impact on legislation or constituents beyond this recognition.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1484) is a ceremonial resolution commending Peter Whitehead, a student at Unity Christian School, for being named the 2025-2026 STAR Student. It recognizes his achievement of scoring highest on the Scholastic Aptitude Test and ranking in the top 10% of his class. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' support for his academic accomplishments and wishes him continued success. As a non-binding commendation, it has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commends David Little as Armuchee High School's 2025-2026 STAR Teacher for his contributions to education in Georgia. It formally recognizes his teaching excellence and commitment to students through a non-binding House resolution. The bill has no policy impact or funding provisions - it serves only as ceremonial recognition. The House adopted it on February 25, 2026, with no further legislative action required.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning the Department of Public Health, so as to require certain hospitals to offer perinatal bereavement care counseling options and any available perinatal bereavement devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to provide for a repealer clause; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.