Rep. Carolyn Hugley

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the expansion of Medicaid; to provide for definitions; to provide for appropriations; to authorize the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request for a state plan amendment for the expansion of Medicaid; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative notification and approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide for an income tax deduction for certain health insurance premium payments by individuals; to provide for income based caps; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to provide for safer menstrual products in this state; to provide for definitions; to prohibit restricted substances in menstrual products; to provide for the Department of Public Health to identify restricted substances, establish allowable trace thresholds, and provide for a phased compliance schedule; to require ingredient labeling on packages or boxes; to require third-party testing of ingredients; to provide for public disclosure of such testing results; to provide for a civil penalty; to require the Department of Public Health to establish a public education campaign; to provide for periodic review; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to provide a tax credit for newly constructed residences built by a residential contractor or builder that are sold to taxpayers earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income; to provide for application and approval; to provide for rules, regulations, and forms; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to eliminate the state sales and use tax on menstrual hygiene products on certain weekends; to provide for definitions; to provide for the state revenue commissioner to designate such tax-free weekends; to provide for the Department of Revenue to publish dates of such tax-free weekends; to exclude local sales and use taxes; to provide for compliance by retailers; to provide for regulations, forms, and instructions; to provide for public awareness campaigns; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 pilot program to expand Georgia's Pre-K Program to three-year-old children; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for legislative intent relating to funding for such program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; 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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1189) formally commends The Links, Incorporated, a long-standing nonprofit service organization founded in 1946, and designates February 2, 2026, as "Georgia Links Day at the capitol." It recognizes the organization’s decades of volunteer service - including over one million hours annually - and its Atlanta Chapter’s work supporting African American communities through education, health, and economic initiatives. The resolution has no policy or legal effect; it is purely ceremonial, honoring the group’s contributions through a formal state acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1171) adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Georgia Aquarium. The resolution formally congratulates the aquarium on its opening in 2005 and highlights its roles as a major tourist attraction, educational resource, conservation leader, and community hub. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose obligations - it is purely a non-binding expression of appreciation for the aquarium's contributions to Georgia. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the aquarium.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a 7-member House Study Committee to examine how federal budget changes in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R. 1) affect Georgia’s state budget and services. The committee, appointed by the Speaker and state auditor, will study impacts on healthcare, education, housing, and infrastructure funding, with a December 1, 2026, deadline to report findings. It has no authority to enact policy - only to analyze effects and recommend legislation if needed. This is a procedural step, not a policy change.