Rep. Mitchell Scoggins

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to magistrate courts, so as to increase the amount of magistrate court claims from $15,000.00 to $30,000.00; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day to honor the institution's contributions to Northwest Georgia. The resolution recognizes the college's 50+ years of service, including educating over 250,000 community members and generating more than $2.5 billion in economic impact. It also coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States, linking the college's educational achievements to broader national milestones. The House of Representatives will distribute a copy of this resolution to Georgia Highlands College.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary House Study Committee to investigate municipal electric franchise fees and recommend potential policy changes. The committee will consist of five representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, who will examine how current fee arrangements affect both municipalities and unincorporated county residents. The study will focus on whether residents in unincorporated areas are unfairly subsidizing municipal infrastructure costs and will produce a report with findings and possible legislative recommendations by December 1, 2026. The committee has authority to hold meetings, receive standard legislative allowances, and file reports with the Clerk of the House.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of public assistance, so as to prohibit the purchase of certain food and beverage items with federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific intersection in Cherokee County as the Mayor Rick Roberts Intersection in honor of Mayor A.R. "Rick" Roberts III of Ball Ground, Georgia. The legislation authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the intersection with Mayor Roberts' name. It recognizes his contributions to local infrastructure improvements, including sewer system expansion and public facility upgrades, during his tenure as mayor. The resolution is a commemorative measure that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge his service through a permanent public dedication.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally dedicates an interchange at the intersection of I-575 and State Route 5/Riverstone Parkway in Cherokee County as the Representative Mandi L. Ballinger Memorial Interchange. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs honoring Representative Ballinger, who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2012 until her passing. The resolution recognizes her contributions to children's advocacy, domestic violence prevention, and juvenile justice reform during her legislative career. This is a commemorative measure intended to honor her legacy rather than implement new policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 10, 2026, as Qcells Day to recognize the solar manufacturer's significant investments in Georgia. It highlights Qcells' role in building domestic solar production facilities, including a major expansion in Cartersville that will create thousands of jobs and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of the company's economic contributions to the state rather than enacting new laws or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding financial affairs, so as to establish the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee of the House of Representatives; to provide for appointment; to provide for duties, functions, and powers; to provide for reporting and summaries; to provide for member allowances; to provide for audits; 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 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for certain retiring county officers and the spouses and dependents of such officers to be included in certain county health plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for the payment of premiums; to provide for a formula to ensure savings are preserved; to provide for contracting with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia; to provide for reasonable fees; to provide for termination and reinstatement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to prohibit elected officials of a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government from entering into nondisclosure agreements with private entities relating to economic development; to provide for governing authorities to require the completion of an independent impact analysis before an official vote or action can be taken; to provide for requirements of such independent impact analysis; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.