Rep. Carmen Rice

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-736 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student codes of conduct, distribution, disciplinary action for violations, and parental involvement, so as to require local boards of education to provide parents and teachers opportunities to be involved in developing and updating student codes of conduct; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for local and state charter schools and charter school petitioners to have the right to lease, utilize, or buy unused facilities of a local board of education, subject to conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for construction; to revise a definition; to make conforming changes and to modernize certain terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 resolution formally recognizes February 25, 2026, as "Charter Schools Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of Georgia's charter school system, which includes 96 schools serving all 159 counties and 65,000 students, without creating new policies or funding. The resolution does not alter any existing laws or directly affect specific groups beyond honoring the system's role in public education.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to specify the time period for a candidate's or campaign committee treasurer's failure to comply with requests for inspection of accounts; provide for penalties for failure to comply with such requests; to provide that certain expenses related to security equipment and services constitute expenses of a campaign; to provide a definition; to provide for the leasing of security equipment; to provide for additional reporting requirements for such expenses; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law), designating May 2026 as "Save Your Tooth Month" in Georgia. It recognizes the importance of oral health and specifically commends endodontists - dental specialists who perform root canals and other procedures to preserve natural teeth - highlighting their role in patient care. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment to support public awareness efforts led by the American Association of Endodontists during that month.

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education to provide informational support to school districts to encourage testing school pipes and fixtures for lead, to utilize federal funding to pay for such testing, and to remedy any problems found as a result of such testing; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1289 is a House resolution honoring Brian Daniel Waters, a Georgia resident who died on January 28, 2026. It commemorates his life, community service (including roles with PAWS Humane and Midtown Columbus Incorporated), and career in radio broadcasting. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to his family and recognizes his contributions to Georgia communities and the broadcast industry. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and was adopted by the House on February 9, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 1281 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends the Roots and Routes Indo-US Chamber of Commerce for its work supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Georgia through mentorship and community collaboration. The resolution, adopted on February 6, 2026, has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is solely an expression of legislative appreciation for the chamber's community contributions. It directly addresses the chamber organization but does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exempt from state income tax income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.