A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to provide for safer menstrual products in this state; to provide for definitions; to prohibit restricted substances in menstrual products; to provide for the Department of Public Health to identify restricted substances, establish allowable trace thresholds, and provide for a phased compliance schedule; to require ingredient labeling on packages or boxes; to require third-party testing of ingredients; to provide for public disclosure of such testing results; to provide for a civil penalty; to require the Department of Public Health to establish a public education campaign; to provide for periodic review; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Debbie Buckner
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to eliminate the state sales and use tax on menstrual hygiene products on certain weekends; to provide for definitions; to provide for the state revenue commissioner to designate such tax-free weekends; to provide for the Department of Revenue to publish dates of such tax-free weekends; to exclude local sales and use taxes; to provide for compliance by retailers; to provide for regulations, forms, and instructions; to provide for public awareness campaigns; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing National School Counseling Week at the Georgia state capitol. It acknowledges school counselors' roles in helping students achieve academic success, explore careers, and develop social skills. The resolution has no policy changes, funding requirements, or new obligations - it simply formally honors counselors through a House of Representatives acknowledgment. The bill was adopted by the House on February 3, 2026, and directs the Clerk to share it with the Georgia School Counselor Association.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures, so as to revise expiration and transferability; to provide for reversion and reporting; to provide for construction; 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 provide a homestead exemption from City of West Point ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $50,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2026, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commending Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the marriage and family therapists of Georgia and recognizing February 11, 2026, as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 1118), not a substantive bill. It honors Charles "Chuck" Leonard Mashburn, a respected Chattahoochee Valley broadcaster and community leader from Georgia who passed away in December 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and recognizes his legacy of integrity, community service, and contributions to local media and civic events. The only concrete action is directing the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. (Procedural resolution; no policy changes enacted.)
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide for free admission to state parks on certain public and legal holidays; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.