Rep. Bethany Ballard

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-736 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student codes of conduct, distribution, disciplinary action for violations, and parental involvement, so as to require local boards of education to provide parents and teachers opportunities to be involved in developing and updating student codes of conduct; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state militia generally, so as to treat retired officers the same as warrant officers and enlisted persons for purposes of transferring members of the organized militia to the state retired list at the same grade as such members earned during their military service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31B of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter school capital finance, so as to establish the Georgia Charter School Facilities Authority for the purpose of enabling charter schools to obtain revolving loan funds and other public financing assistance for purposes of constructing, renovating, and rehabilitating educational facilities for such schools; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act," so as to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission to provide for educational facilities for charter schools; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; 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 the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exempt from state income tax income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2026, as "National Guard Day at the Capitol" to honor Georgia National Guard members. It recognizes the service of approximately 11,600 Army National Guard Soldiers, 2,900 Air National Guard Airmen, and other personnel for their deployments, homeland defense support, and community contributions. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it is purely ceremonial, commending the Guard’s work without creating new requirements or funding. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 4, 2026.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State School Superintendent, so as to require the Department of Education to publish relevant and applicable federal guidance documents and related information; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to require annual notice from the State School Superintendent to designated committees and offices of the General Assembly and the Office of Planning and Budget; to authorize the State Board of Education to adopt rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 18, 2026, as Early Childhood Education Day at Georgia's state capitol. It recognizes early childhood educators, child care providers, and program administrators across Georgia for their role in supporting families and children's development. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but formally honors these professionals through a designated day of recognition. It follows standard procedural format for commemorative resolutions and has no direct policy impact.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Shantelle Grant on the occasion of her selection as the 2025 Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year; and for other purposes.