Rep. Bill Yearta

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 1 and 30 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only and general provisions applicable to municipal corporations only, respectively, so as to authorize certain long-term contracts for the sale of electric power; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to repeal various provisions enacted prior to 2013 which are contingent upon funding and which remain unfunded; to repeal and replace Code Sections 10-1-254, 40-13-60, 48-7-2, and 48-13-6, relating to prohibited acts in sale of octane or cetane fuels and burden of rebutting prima-facie case, disposition of traffic violations and jurisdiction of bureau, unlawful failure to pay income tax, file return, keep records, supply information, or exhibit books and penalty, and levy of occupation tax by counties and municipalities on businesses and practitioners of professions and occupations and hearing on tax increase, respectively, so as to correct unconstitutional provisions; to amend an Act revising the "Georgia Veterinary Practice Act," approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 615/HB 347), so as to repeal provisions which are contingent upon funding and which remain unfunded; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of way for operators of motor vehicles, so as to revise responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when encountering a funeral procession on a two-lane highway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to require any seller of real property in this state to make certain disclosures regarding flood damage to such real property; to provide for a definition; to provide for flood damage to be an adverse material fact; to provide for violations of the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on Local Government Financial Audits to investigate compliance issues with audit requirements for local governments. The seven-member committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House, will examine why many local governments fail to submit required financial audit reports and explore state-level solutions to help struggling municipalities. The committee has the authority to conduct meetings, receive standard legislative allowances for its members, and submit a final report with recommendations to the House. This is a study and research measure rather than a law that directly changes financial rules or imposes new requirements on local governments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes and commends Dr. Robert O. Scott for his distinguished career and leadership. It directly affects Dr. Scott by acknowledging his role as the 11th president of Albany State University and highlighting his achievements as a first-generation college graduate and former scholar at HBCUs. The resolution details his extensive background in higher education and corporate leadership, noting his work at institutions like Boston College and companies such as Procter & Gamble. It expresses the House's appreciation for his contributions to student success and his commitment to excellence at Albany State University.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that recognizes and commends Patricia Goodman for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. It honors her 34 years of service to the Randolph County School System and her subsequent contributions to the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce and various community organizations. The resolution formally acknowledges her dedication to public service and directs the Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

Maddy summaryThis bill dedicates a bridge on State Route 20 over Ty Ty Creek at the Worth-Tift County line as the Bryce Johnson Memorial Bridge in honor of Mr. Bryce Alan Johnson. The legislation recognizes Johnson's life achievements, including his education, legal career, and service as solicitor-general of Worth County and district attorney of the Tifton Judicial Circuit. It authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the memorial bridge and directs the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to Johnson's family and the Department of Transportation.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution (not a bill with policy changes) encouraging the Georgia House of Representatives to create a bipartisan life sciences caucus. It does not establish new laws or allocate funds but asks lawmakers to form a forum for learning about Georgia's life sciences sector - including biotech, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural innovation - from industry leaders and stakeholders. The resolution aims to help legislators understand workforce development, research, and economic opportunities in this sector through briefings and site visits. It directly affects Georgia House members by proposing a new internal group for education, not by changing policies or impacting constituents.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team for winning the 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship; and for other purposes.