Rep. Matthew Gambill

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to magistrate courts, so as to increase the amount of magistrate court claims from $15,000.00 to $30,000.00; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code for residential construction; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary House Study Committee on Local Governmental Professional Contracting to examine how design teams approach construction projects in the state. The five-member committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House, will study issues related to architectural documentation and design criteria used in local government contracting. The committee will meet over a set period, receive standard legislative allowances, and submit a report with findings or legislative recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day to honor the institution's contributions to Northwest Georgia. The resolution recognizes the college's 50+ years of service, including educating over 250,000 community members and generating more than $2.5 billion in economic impact. It also coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States, linking the college's educational achievements to broader national milestones. The House of Representatives will distribute a copy of this resolution to Georgia Highlands College.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on State Governance of Emergency Medical Services to examine how the state manages emergency medical care. The committee will consist of five House members appointed by the Speaker, who will also select a chairperson. Its main task is to study current conditions and issues related to emergency medical services and recommend any necessary actions or legislation. The committee will receive funding from the House budget and must submit a report by December 1, 2026, when it will be dissolved. This measure directly affects state oversight of emergency medical services and the legislative process for potential reforms.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mechanics and materialmen relative to liens, so as to provide for a fine for any frivolous mechanic lien filed; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a one-time tax credit for individual taxpayers who filed income tax returns for the 2024 and 2025 taxable years; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Melissa Moore, a teacher at Cartersville High School who was named the 2026 STAR Teacher. It formally recognizes her contributions to education and expresses appreciation for her work in the teaching profession. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Melissa Moore as a record of the recognition. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her achievements.

A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Kinsaul, the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year, on being named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day to honor the life and legacy of the late Georgia civic leader. It recognizes FitzGerald's contributions to public service, including her work in education advocacy, local self-governance, and community leadership in Fulton County and Sandy Springs. The resolution formally acknowledges her achievements in restoring democratic governance to the Fulton County Board of Education and supporting the incorporation of the City of Sandy Springs. Additionally, the bill directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to FitzGerald's family.