Rep. Katie Dempsey

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for comprehensive regulation of local government assets financing; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for certain tax-exempt status of the authority, the authority's property, and the authority's activities; to provide for cumulative effect of the foregoing; to provide for liberal construction of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for the compounding of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients; to provide for definitions; to prohibit the sale, transfer, or distribution of certain compounded drugs under certain conditions; to require manufacturers and wholesalers to provide certain documentation; to provide for record maintenance; to provide for the timely furnishing of records to the State Board of Pharmacy; to authorize inspections by the State Board of Pharmacy; to provide for penalties and enforcement; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2026, as Community Health Centers Day and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1292 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Ms. Noelia Sargento as Georgia's 2025 recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's EAGLE award for exceptional adult education achievement. It honors her 32-year commitment to adult education and her role representing approximately 22,000 students in Georgia's adult education programs. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 9, 2026, and directs that a copy be provided to Ms. Sargento. This bill does not create new policy or affect any laws; it solely serves to publicly acknowledge her accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1291) formally commends Eden Pethel, an 8th-grade homeschooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). It recognizes her winning design, which will be used on actual Georgia license plates. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial commendation with no new laws or requirements. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 9, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to require that any excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations be remitted to the Department of Revenue for disbursement; to provide for the submission of contracts and memoranda of understanding to facilitate such disbursement; to provide for an itemized list of approved expenditures accompanying each disbursement; to provide for rules, regulations, and forms; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Community Service Boards and recognizing February 5, 2026, as Community Service Boards' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1234) recognizes March 17, 2026, as "Profound Autism Day" to highlight the needs of individuals with profound autism. It directly affects people with profound autism - those requiring 24/7 care, often with severe intellectual disabilities or minimal language skills - who are frequently excluded from support programs. The resolution cites CDC data showing 26.7% of 8-year-old autistic children have profound autism, noting they are more likely to be female, from minority groups, or have additional health challenges. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new policies or funding but aims to raise awareness about their unique needs. The House adopted this resolution on February 4, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January as National Birth Defects Prevention Month in Georgia. It encourages education and collaboration to reduce preventable birth defects and requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation calling on Georgians to observe the month with awareness activities. The bill has no funding or regulatory provisions - it is purely symbolic recognition. It directly affects Georgia residents through state-level awareness efforts but does not change healthcare access or prevention programs.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to provide for adults with cognitive decline to be considered disabled adults; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.