Rep. Bill Yearta

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for their contributions to youth development and community service. It recognizes March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol to honor the organization's 40,000 scouts and 3,500 adult leaders across the state. The bill encourages elected officials to participate in events celebrating the Scouts and authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and media.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of State Route 133 in Worth County, Georgia, as the Doug Everett Memorial Highway to honor Herman Douglas Everett. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the road with this new name. It recognizes Everett's contributions to Georgia through his long public service career, including his work as a state representative and on the Public Service Commission. The resolution requires the House Clerk to provide copies of the document to Everett's family and the transportation department.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the information sought from persons registering to vote who indicate that they were previously registered to vote in another state, county, or municipality; to provide that comparable notices received from other states related to persons previously registered to vote in Georgia may be used to cancel such persons' voter registration in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring the City of Cochran Fire Department for their actions during a life-threatening structure fire on December 25, 2025. The resolution recognizes the bravery and professionalism of the department's leadership and firefighters who rescued a trapped occupant from a rapidly burning building under dangerous conditions. It formally expresses appreciation for their decisive actions and prioritization of human life during the incident. The House of Representatives authorized the Clerk to distribute a copy of this resolution to the fire department as a gesture of recognition.

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 provide for comprehensive regulation of local government assets financing; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for certain tax-exempt status of the authority, the authority's property, and the authority's activities; to provide for cumulative effect of the foregoing; to provide for liberal construction of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1450 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Scott Tomlinson, a Georgia banking professional with over 45 years of service (including 20 years at Flint Community Bank), upon his retirement. It formally commends his community leadership, integrity, and contributions to Georgia, without creating any new laws or obligations. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide Tomlinson with a copy. This is a non-binding tribute with no direct policy impact on constituents or legislation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-380 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities, time and manner of filing claims and actions for refund, and authority to approve or disapprove claims, so as to prohibit class action suits; 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 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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1245) formally commends Georgia's peanut industry for its economic contributions and designates March 2026 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the state capitol. It recognizes the industry's role as Georgia's top agricultural export, supporting $2 billion in economic impact and over 150,000 jobs. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy to the Georgia Peanut Commission, but contains no new laws or funding.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to provide for pharmacy care guidelines and pharmacy management networks under workers' compensation; to provide limitations for providers prescribing certain medications; to provide for limitations for providers dispensing certain medications; to provide for reimbursement; to provide for pharmacy management networks; to provide for notice; to provide for any willing dispensing provider to join a network; to provide for registration; to provide for a registration fee; to provide for requirements; to provide for exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.