A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31B of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter school capital finance, so as to establish the Georgia Charter School Facilities Authority for the purpose of enabling charter schools to obtain revolving loan funds and other public financing assistance for purposes of constructing, renovating, and rehabilitating educational facilities for such schools; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act," so as to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission to provide for educational facilities for charter schools; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1245) formally commends Georgia's peanut industry for its economic contributions and designates March 2026 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the state capitol. It recognizes the industry's role as Georgia's top agricultural export, supporting $2 billion in economic impact and over 150,000 jobs. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy to the Georgia Peanut Commission, but contains no new laws or funding.
A RESOLUTION commending the efforts of the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce for its significant contributions to economic development, community leadership, and the cultivation of local talent through the Leadership Monroe program; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending Herbert Hodges, owner of Hodges Tree Farm, for being named the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year by the Georgia Forestry Association. It honors his sustainable forest management practices that support wildlife, water conservation, and rural economies. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, extends congratulations and best wishes but has no binding effect or impact on laws or regulations.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt from sales and use taxes the sale of any tangible personal property used or consumed in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution, sale, or furnishing of electricity; to provide for a start date for such exemption; to provide a definition; 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 Code Section 50-6-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of statistics on architectural and engineering firms doing business with the state and ineligibility of firms, so as to replace the requirement that the state auditor produce certain monthly reports with the requirement that he or she produce annual reports; to provide for the removal of certain requirements; to amend Code Sections 42-2-14 and 50-22-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of Governor to declare state of emergency with regard to jail and prison overcrowding and exemptions from requirements and construction with Code Section 50-6-25, respectively, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1157) formally reaffirms "IN GOD WE TRUST" as the United States' official national motto. It has no concrete policy impact or new requirements - it solely expresses the House of Representatives' support for maintaining the existing motto, which has been officially recognized since 1956. The bill does not affect any specific group or change current law; it is a ceremonial statement to commemorate national history. The resolution passed through initial House reading stages in early 2026 but remains procedural with no implementation mechanisms.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Don Koehler on his outstanding public service as an Executive Director of the Georgia Peanut Commission; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of any county or consolidated government shall be authorized to impose a sales and use tax in such county or consolidated government for the purpose of providing property tax relief in such county or consolidated government; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.