A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to early care and learning, so as to provide for the annual publication of a map identifying geographic areas where the demand for organizations that provide care for children between the ages of zero and five exceeds available licensed slots by a ratio of at least three to one; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit for contributions to childcare organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Carolyn Hugley
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "You Are Not Alone Awareness Act"; to require public schools that issue student identification badges to include certain information about the 9-8-8 crisis response hotline on such badges; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION honoring Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her historic leadership and lasting contributions to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Mr. Anthony J. Royal, Sr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Royal for their achievements in business, community service, and faith leadership. It formally recognizes their work operating Robert's Soul Food Restaurant and launching their new restaurant, Blessings, as well as their nonprofit organization Forty Days to Deliverance, Inc. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the couple. It does not create new laws or change policy but serves to publicly acknowledge their contributions.
A RESOLUTION congratulating Breyana Anyaegbunam upon being named the 2025-2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Nancy Daves for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; 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.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates promoting or supporting certain agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Jackson State University; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 656 is a resolution creating the House Study Committee on Expanding Home Ownership Opportunities for Georgians. The committee, composed of seven House members appointed by the Speaker, will study Georgia's housing challenges - including rising home prices (from $132,000 in 2013 to over $320,000 in 2023), corporate ownership of rental properties (e.g., 11% of Atlanta-area single-family rentals), and housing market risks - before recommending policy changes. This resolution establishes a study process but does not enact new laws; the committee must report findings by December 1, 2025.
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 require the Department of Education to publish guidance relating to best practices for secure browsing and parental controls; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online internet safety, so as to require the Attorney General publish an annual report documenting its enforcement actions relating to online safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.