A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to practitioners of the healing arts, so as to clarify that all practitioners who dispense drugs are engaged in the practice of pharmacy and shall comply with all record keeping and other requirements; to provide for the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy to enforce rules and regulations; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, so as to expand the authority of physicians to delegate the authority to dispense certain drugs; to remove certain limitations on the authority of physicians to delegate the authority to order certain drugs, treatments, or studies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Debbie Buckner
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, so as to prohibit smoking within a 25 foot radius of any state and local government buildings or enclosed public places; to prohibit smoking in certain previously exempt enclosed workplaces; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 1448 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the House of Representatives to commend Clarence Taylor on his 70th birthday. It recognizes his life journey from maintenance worker to community leader and funeral director, highlighting his service, character, and contributions to his family and community. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - its sole purpose is symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the House on February 24, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Mr. Taylor. This is a standard procedural resolution with no direct impact on laws or constituents.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to group life insurance, so as to authorize tax-exempt organizations to be beneficiaries of employee group life insurance policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1439) formally recognizes and commends Ashley Rodriguez, founder of Columbus, Georgia’s "Throw It In The Bag" community initiative. It highlights her work mobilizing volunteers for quarterly environmental cleanups in underserved neighborhoods, providing youth service opportunities, and fostering community partnerships. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House’s appreciation for her civic leadership. It specifically acknowledges her initiative’s focus on environmental stewardship, youth development, and community revitalization. The House adopted this resolution on February 20, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1424) is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Bobby and Carolyn Wright on their induction into the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes their combined 40+ years of coaching and leadership at Central High School in Phenix City, including Carolyn’s 32-year tenure as head track and volleyball coach and Bobby’s 44-year career as a football and basketball coach, with notable records and community impact. The resolution formally honors their shared achievements, including their 2020 induction into the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame as the state’s winningest husband-and-wife coaching duo. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy effect beyond public recognition.
Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the protection of a statue of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA) located within the Juliette Gordon Low Federal Building/Complex in Savannah, Georgia. It recommends preserving the statue in the green space created from the building's demolition or donating it to the City of Savannah, though the resolution itself does not impose any legal requirements. The measure serves as a symbolic gesture honoring Low's legacy and the Girl Scouts' historical significance.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1375) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize and commend Patricia Lowman upon her retirement. It honors her 40 years of service on the Waverly Hall City Council, including her roles as council member, director of public safety, Mayor Pro Tem, and her leadership in transforming the city's police and fire departments. The resolution specifically highlights her community contributions, such as establishing a full-time police department, modernizing fire services, and building the "Bobby Lowman Recreation Center." As a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes, it does not affect any laws or programs. The House adopted this resolution on February 17, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1373), not a substantive bill. It honors Edwin Marion Self, Jr., a Georgia resident who died at age 97, recognizing his service in the U.S. Navy, decades of community leadership on the Warm Springs City Council, and long-standing role at First Baptist Church in Warm Springs. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and commemorates his life, values, and community impact. It has no policy effect or direct impact on any group or law.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; to provide for reimbursement; to provide for doula qualifications; to provide for a report; to provide for termination of the pilot project and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.