Rep. Teddy Reese

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the re-creation of community service boards; to reconstitute the governing boards of community service boards; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and teleconferences, so as to revise a provision authorizing community service boards to conduct teleconference meetings under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to State Board of Education, so as to provide a registration process for special education advocates; to provide for qualifications for such registration; to provide for the adoption of a code of ethics for special education advocates; to provide for the Department of Education to maintain a list of registered special education advocates; to require notice to parents and guardians of children with disabilities of such list; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally commends and congratulates Carrie Lula Neal Harden on her 92nd birthday. It recognizes her long-standing faith, community service, and dedication to her family and neighbors. The resolution directs the House Clerk to prepare a copy for distribution to her, serving as an official acknowledgment of her contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) designating August as National Immunization Awareness Month. It does not create new requirements or affect any specific groups. The resolution recognizes vaccination as a critical public health tool, citing statistics on disease prevention and cost savings, but only formally acknowledges August for awareness purposes. It has no binding policy changes or funding provisions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for a certain reporting framework; to provide a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for quarterly and annual public reports; to provide for public hearings; to provide for an advisory panel; to provide for confidentiality of taxpayer information and propriety business data; to provide for construction; to provide for a sunset date; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for regional tariff transition advisory councils; to provide for membership and duties of such councils; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for administrative support and funding sources; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to provide for the creation of a grant program for small businesses, small-scale farmers, and small nonprofit organizations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for funding; to provide for annual review and reporting; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state militia generally, so as to provide for oversight of any deployment of the National Guard by the Governor for state active duty or federal mobilization; to provide for notification, briefing, and reporting requirements; to require approval by the General Assembly prior to certain deployments; to provide for limitations on using the National Guard in certain drug operations and for active combat; to provide for construction; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a small business set-aside program administered by the Department of Administrative Services under which state agencies would be required to make reasonable efforts to dedicate 20 percent of their annual procurement contracts to projects and contracts involving small businesses; to provide for certification of small businesses; to provide for a small business directory; to provide for an annual reporting requirement; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1480) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to commend Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit organization providing healthcare, education, and support services to Georgians with bleeding disorders like hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease. It recognizes the organization's work since the 1970s, including its clinics, accredited pharmacies, children's camp (Camp Wannaklot), and advocacy efforts. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal recognition to the organization and its staff. It was adopted by the House on February 25, 2026.