A RESOLUTION congratulating Chief Stone Mathis and Columbus Police Department for being named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 1268 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Reverend Corey J. Neal for his 18th anniversary as senior pastor of Greater Peace Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. The resolution formally commends his community service, spiritual leadership, and contributions to the church and local community. It does not create new policies or affect any laws; it is purely a symbolic gesture by the House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 5, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide Reverend Neal with a copy.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to early care and learning, so as to establish a grant program to supplement the reimbursement rates paid by the Department of Early Care and Learning to providers participating in the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program; to provide requirements for such grants; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reignite the Flame - A Couples Experience, sponsored and hosted by Professor Michael Uadiale and Dr. Enojare Tina (Noja) Uvwo-Uadiale; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to establish and provide a purpose for the Nursing Home Supplemental Fund; to provide for definitions; to provide for oversight and administration of the fund; to provide for eligibility criteria, terms, and conditions; to provide for an application process; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired student to determine such student's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the Individualized Education Program of a blind or visually impaired student as appropriate; to provide additional requirements for the Individualized Education Program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1190) formally recognizes the 117th Founders Day of the NAACP. It commemorates the organization's founding in 1909 by leaders like W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells-Barnett, honoring their legacy in the civil rights movement. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, expresses support for the NAACP's ongoing work against racial injustice but does not create new laws or policies. It is a symbolic gesture with no direct impact on individuals or government programs.
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.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 10, 2026, as "Omega Day" at the Georgia State Capitol to ceremonially recognize Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. It specifically honors the fraternity's century-long commitment to leadership, scholarship, and community advocacy in Georgia, including its annual Legislative Workshop where members meet with lawmakers. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it simply authorizes the Georgia House of Representatives to formally acknowledge this observance and distribute a copy to the fraternity. The recognition directly affects Omega Psi Phi members participating in the event, not the general public or legislative process.
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.)
