Rep. Danny Mathis

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Corporal Daniel Baldino and Corporal Dylan Warren of the Telfair County Sheriff's Office for their heroic actions during a rescue operation. It recognizes their decision to remove their protective gear and enter dangerous water to save a victim trapped in a vehicle submerged in a creek on March 5, 2026. The resolution formally expresses appreciation for their courage, dedication to public service, and commitment to citizen safety. The House of Representatives authorized the Clerk to distribute copies of this commendation to the two officers.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally dedicates an intersection in Columbia County, Georgia, as the Senator Joey Brush Memorial Intersection to honor the life and service of former state Senator Ben Joseph "Joey" Brush, Jr. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at the intersection of State Route 232/Columbia Road and Louisville Road bearing this dedication. The bill also directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to Senator Brush's family and the Department of Transportation for distribution. This measure serves as a commemorative resolution recognizing Brush's contributions to public service, education, and community development during his tenure in the Georgia General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis bill dedicates an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 16 and State Route 96 in Twiggs County, Georgia, in honor of Representative James A. "Bubber" Epps, Jr. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the interchange with Epps's name. It recognizes Epps's long public service career, including his time as a state representative and his leadership roles in local and regional development organizations. The bill is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge Epps's contributions to the community.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to increase penalties for certain offenses relative to license plates, revalidation decals, temporary operating permits, certificates of registration, certificates of title, and alteration of odometers; to authorize certain penalties by the Department of Revenue for violations of provisions required of licensed used motor vehicle dealers; to amend Chapter 47 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to used motor vehicles and used motor vehicle parts dealers, so as to revise powers and membership of the board; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring the City of Cochran Fire Department for their actions during a life-threatening structure fire on December 25, 2025. The resolution recognizes the bravery and professionalism of the department's leadership and firefighters who rescued a trapped occupant from a rapidly burning building under dangerous conditions. It formally expresses appreciation for their decisive actions and prioritization of human life during the incident. The House of Representatives authorized the Clerk to distribute a copy of this resolution to the fire department as a gesture of recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to limit the time that Department of Community Supervision can hold certain inmates in a county facility; to increase the amount of reimbursement paid to counties by the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for housing inmates; to provide revised time periods for when such reimbursement begins and ends; to prohibit certain inmates from serving sentences in a county facility following conviction, revocation of probation, or revocation of parole; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to require the intervention component for DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs be conducted in person; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for the safe operation of a motorcycle or bicycle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to require drivers of motor vehicles to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; to make it unlawful to activate such devices when there is no intent to cross a roadway; to remove provisions regarding height of handlebars for motorcycles; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset for use of noncommercial written materials or mailings by certain tax exempt organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Early Care and Learning, so as to require child care learning centers to carry certain amounts of liability insurance coverage and to provide proof of such coverage; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.