A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50, Code Section 36-91-100, and Code Section 48-8-200 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, definitions regarding bidding for government works projects, and definitions regarding water and sewer projects and costs tax, respectively, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects related to facilitating solar installations on closed landfills; to provide for limited liability; to provide for definitions; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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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 provide for the operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; to require posting of notice of such prohibition upon highways; to revise and provide for a definition; to amend Code Section 48-5-473 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to returns for taxation and application for and issuance of license plates upon payment of taxes due, so as to provide for payment of ad valorem taxes upon such vehicles; 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 Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers for certain geothermal machinery installations at residential dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for the issuance of a "Certificate of Foreign Birth" by the state registrar without a judicial order if certain criteria is satisfied; to provide for necessary forms; 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 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to require the recycling of solar panels; to prohibit the discarding or disposing of solar panels by any manner other than by delivery to a collection or recovered materials processing facility or other recycling center that accepts solar panels for recycling; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on its 75th anniversary. It directly affects ACOG members, including over 62,000 healthcare professionals nationwide and 1,727 members in Georgia who provide obstetric and gynecologic care. The resolution commends the organization for its contributions to patient health, its advocacy for maternal health initiatives, and its work to protect access to healthcare services. The House of Representatives formally acknowledges ACOG's historic contributions and directs the Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution honoring the life and memory of Kristen Morgan Whaley, a resident of Georgia who passed away on March 1, 2026. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, and expresses condolences to her family. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Whaley's family for their records. This is a commemorative measure with no impact on laws or public policy.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and honors Evelyn Wallace Johnson Camp on the occasion of her 100th birthday. It acknowledges her life achievements, including her long marriage, family contributions, and career work with the Army Corps of Engineers and in business. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Mrs. Camp as a commemorative gesture. This is a ceremonial measure with no impact on laws or public policy.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee to examine the effects of multiplayer online gaming platforms on children. The committee will consist of five members appointed by the Speaker of the House and will investigate risks such as exposure to inappropriate content, privacy concerns, and socialization issues while also considering potential benefits. The group will hold meetings, receive funding from existing House appropriations, and submit a final report with findings and recommendations by December 1, 2026. The committee's work focuses on evaluating whether current online protections are sufficient and if new regulations are needed to ensure safer access for young users.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to enact the "Mandi Ballinger Act"; to provide for an implementation committee; to provide for the powers, composition, and appointment of such committee; to change the jurisdiction of the juvenile court to include certain children who are 17 years of age; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 27, 37, 42, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, game and fish, mental health, penal institutions, and social services, respectively, so as to make conforming cross-references; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.