Rep. Shaw Blackmon

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of any county or consolidated government shall be authorized to adopt an alternative method of appraisal and assessment of real property located within such county for taxation; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1421), not a law. It formally commends Officer Matthew Wojtel of the Warner Robins Police Department for his service, dedication, and recovery after sustaining gunshot wounds in the line of duty on January 29, 2026. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for his "care, courage, and selfless dedication" but does not change any laws or policies. It has no direct impact on citizens or government operations beyond symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt the retail sale of electricity and natural gas for use by any residential property from sales and use taxes; to provide for the start date for such exemption; 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 authorize the establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant programs; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous local administrative provisions, so as to authorize the establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant funds; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove the cap on benefits granted pursuant to the Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment clause; to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for local grant and adjustment programs; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1288) is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to commend Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a Chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College. It formally recognizes her receipt of the 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, which honors her as the Technical College System of Georgia's Instructor of the Year. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 9, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide Dr. Mirzakulova with a copy of the resolution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1276) is a ceremonial commendation recognizing four individuals honored by Georgia’s Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) in 2025. It specifically commends nursing student Jason Colbert (GOAL winner), instructor Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova (Rick Perkins Award recipient), adult education student Noelia Sargento (EAGLE Award winner), and instructor Stacey Mabray (Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year). The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely expresses legislative recognition through a formal statement. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 6, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-6-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of statistics on architectural and engineering firms doing business with the state and ineligibility of firms, so as to replace the requirement that the state auditor produce certain monthly reports with the requirement that he or she produce annual reports; to provide for the removal of certain requirements; to amend Code Sections 42-2-14 and 50-22-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of Governor to declare state of emergency with regard to jail and prison overcrowding and exemptions from requirements and construction with Code Section 50-6-25, respectively, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1164) honoring Roberta Ravold Barr, a longtime educator and community member from Houston County, Georgia, following her death on January 9, 2026. The resolution formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences and recognizes her 50+ years of service in education, her family, and her community involvement. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents; it simply memorializes her life and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to her family. The bill is purely symbolic, with no legislative action or funding changes.