Rep. Matthew Gambill

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1389) recognizes a statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026, in Georgia. It honors Teacher of the Year 2026 Rachel Kinsaul for promoting school-based service learning and encourages all Georgia schools to participate in community service activities on that date. The resolution does not create new laws but formally acknowledges the initiative, which allows schools to adapt service projects - like park cleanups, food bank volunteering, or nursing home visits - to local needs and existing curricula. It applies directly to Georgia public schools and their students.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset for use of noncommercial written materials or mailings by certain tax exempt organizations; 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 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to specify the time period for a candidate's or campaign committee treasurer's failure to comply with requests for inspection of accounts; provide for penalties for failure to comply with such requests; to provide that certain expenses related to security equipment and services constitute expenses of a campaign; to provide a definition; to provide for the leasing of security equipment; to provide for additional reporting requirements for such expenses; to provide a short title; 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 Code Section 20-2-720 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of students' records by parents or legal custodians, so as to revise the definition of the term "education record" to correct a cross-reference; to expand provisions for the inspection and review of student education records by parents and legal custodians; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1318) formally commends the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) for its work supporting educators and students across Georgia. It recognizes February 17, 2026, as "PAGE Day on Capitol Hill," designating a specific date for PAGE members to meet with legislators at the state capitol. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging PAGE’s advocacy and educational programs like the Academic Bowl and STAR recognition. It directly affects PAGE members and Georgia legislators, who will observe the designated day. The House passed this resolution unanimously on February 10, 2026.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cartersville Middle School competition cheerleading team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Championship; and for other purposes.

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 RESOLUTION congratulating the Cartersville High School competition cheerleading team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1277 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. It highlights Georgia's strong cultural, economic, and political ties with Japan, including $8.33 billion in trade, 700+ Japanese-affiliated offices employing 40,000 people, and sister-city relationships across the state. The resolution formally commends the consulate's efforts to strengthen Georgia-Japan relations and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the consulate. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to remove the local government tax revenue threshold as it relates to the applicability of procedures for changing the designation of a private sector nonprofit organization engaged to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows for such jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.