Rep. Gerald Greene

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the creation and comprehensive regulation of community development districts; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 and Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances and general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to designate the second week in March of each year as "Sleep Health Awareness Week" in Georgia; to encourage the Department of Public Health to integrate sleep hygiene education; to provide for the Department of Public Health to voluntarily exchange information regarding sleep hygiene education; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-218 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty-free lunch period and planning period required, exemption for extenuating circumstances, and funding, so as to provide that said Code section shall not be subject to waiver; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to provide for local governments and nonprofit organizations to incentivize households to relocate from outside this state to local governments in this state; to provide for a grant program administered by the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for eligibility criteria; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 44, 46, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, property, public utilities and public transportation, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to prohibit local governments from adding unpaid service charges to the ad valorem tax roll for purposes of tax execution or tax sale of an owner occupied dwelling; to provide for civil remedies and penalties; to make conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1477) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Joseph A. "Joe" Sports, a Georgia journalist, public servant, and community leader, following his death on January 9, 2026. It formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences and commemorates his life, including his career in journalism, military service, political work with Georgia leaders, and family. The only concrete action is directing the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-3A-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing and approval of an integrated resource plan, so as to provide for nuclear energy generation facilities in the integrated resource plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, so as to prohibit smoking within a 25 foot radius of any state and local government buildings or enclosed public places; to prohibit smoking in certain previously exempt enclosed workplaces; 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 Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to require the intervention component for DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs be conducted in person; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.