A RESOLUTION celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service and reaffirming support for its continued public service to the American people; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring the late Georgia State Representative Bill Hembree, who served from 1992-2012 and passed away January 15, 2026. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences and commemorates his service, including his roles as Chairman of Higher Education and Rules Committee. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to his family. No policy changes or affected constituents are involved, as this is a formal tribute.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1079) formally recognizes "Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It honors the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation (KGBF), a nonprofit established in 1978 that coordinates community clean-up, recycling, and beautification efforts across Georgia through nearly 70 local affiliates. The resolution highlights KGBF’s annual impact - such as engaging 100,000 volunteers yearly and returning $119 in statewide benefits for every $1 invested in the program - but does not create new laws, funding, or obligations. It is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or direct effects on residents or government operations.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating January 29, 2026, as "Strolling Thunder Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) and their annual event where families share experiences about raising young children with lawmakers. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or obligations - it simply formally acknowledges this event to highlight early childhood development priorities. It directly affects Georgia lawmakers and the public by designating a specific day for this symbolic recognition.
Maddy summaryHR 1063 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Chief Gordon Henderson, a retired Rome-Floyd Fire Department leader and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council executive. It commends his nearly 50-year career in fire service, including his leadership as Rome-Floyd Fire Chief (1975-2015), presidency of the Georgia State Firefighters Association, and post-retirement work ensuring firefighter training standards. The resolution extends condolences to his family and recognizes his contributions to Georgia's fire service community. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Reach Out and Read Day at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the Reach Out and Read program's work distributing books during pediatric visits to support early childhood literacy, citing its impact in Georgia (e.g., over 307,000 books distributed in one year). The resolution has no binding effect - it simply commends the program and encourages families to read together. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronald "Ron" F. Wakefield for his outstanding public service with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to commend Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Canines For Kids Program. It recognizes the program's work since 2009, where 16 trained facility dogs provide emotional support to pediatric patients across four hospitals. The resolution has no policy changes or funding impact - it simply expresses formal praise for the program's role in comforting young patients during medical treatments. The House adopted it as a gesture of appreciation with no new obligations for the state or program.
Maddy summaryHB 567 authorizes licensed dentists in Georgia to provide teledentistry services under specific regulations, directly affecting dentists, dental hygienists, and patients seeking remote dental care. The bill requires dentists to maintain a physical office in Georgia, establish a referral relationship with a local dentist for in-person care, and limit teledentistry to services like emergency evaluations, second opinions, and monitoring - excluding orthodontics or dental appliance delivery. It also mandates that insurance plans cover teledentistry services and defines key terms like "referred dentist" and "store and forward technologies" to ensure proper oversight. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, after being signed by the governor as Act 79.
Maddy summaryHB 584 transfers licensing and oversight of drug abuse treatment programs, narcotic treatment programs, community living arrangements, and adult residential mental health programs from Georgia's Department of Community Health to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The bill establishes the new department as the authority for regulating these programs, including setting fees, enforcing standards, and conducting inspections. It updates definitions, requires annual reporting on treatment data, and ensures continuity for existing licenses through December 31, 2025. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026, and repeals conflicting provisions.
