Rep. Carmen Rice

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 18, 2026, as Early Childhood Education Day at Georgia's state capitol. It recognizes early childhood educators, child care providers, and program administrators across Georgia for their role in supporting families and children's development. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but formally honors these professionals through a designated day of recognition. It follows standard procedural format for commemorative resolutions and has no direct policy impact.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Shantelle Grant on the occasion of her selection as the 2025 Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year; 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 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, so as to require the state health benefit plan to cover hormone replacement therapy for biological women experiencing perimenopause and menopause when such therapy is ordered or prescribed by a licensed physician; to provide for definitions; to allow for deductibles, coinsurance and copayment provisions, and utilization review; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Georgia and commending their work in supporting students and families across the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. and First Lady Tammy Stallion of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church upon ten years of service; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require public school governing bodies to provide written notice to parents and guardians of students in grades four through eight at least twice each school year stating whether such student has attained grade level reading proficiency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and memory of Claire Ann Bartlett. It is a symbolic gesture by the House to express condolences following her passing. The bill has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents, as it is a non-binding commemorative resolution. It was formally adopted by the House on January 12, 2026.

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 enact the "Distraction-Free Education Act"; to require local school systems and public schools to enact policies and procedures for use of personal electronic devices at school and school sponsored events by students in kindergarten through eighth grade; to provide for permissible student use of personal electronic devices; to authorize the Department of Education to provide guidance and technical assistance; to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.