A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 5 and 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property and sales and use taxes, respectively, so as to provide for the acceptance of tax digests in the event of a publication error made by a newspaper; to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financing under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to exclude amounts attributable to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation from the equalized adjusted school property tax digest for the purpose of calculating the local five mill share and equalization grants; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits; 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.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a needs based scholarship program for students at eligible public and private postsecondary institutions; to provide for eligibility; to establish a fund for the scholarship; to provide definitions; 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 Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financing relative to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to prohibit virtual instruction to out-of-system students if the local school system has a College and Career Ready Performance Index below the state average; to require an agreement between local school systems to allow for an out-of-system student to attend a virtual school; to require out-of-system students to not be counted toward equalization funds received by a local school system; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION urging the continued historical preservation of the Georgia state capitol; commending the Georgia Building Authority team for excellence with the restoration and the discovery of Andrew Carnegie Steel–one of the two oldest operating capitols in the United States with Carnegie Steel; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to utilize weapon detection systems to aid in the prevention of any individual attempting to unlawfully possess or carry a weapon in certain school buildings; to provide for exceptions; to authorize the use of funding; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes chronic federal deficit spending as a root cause of inflation and long-term economic instability. It directly affects the House of Representatives by having its members acknowledge this economic issue and affirm fiscal discipline as a moral obligation. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic statement to raise awareness about the relationship between government spending, national debt, and inflation. It directs the Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to other congressional leaders and the Georgia Congressional Delegation.
A RESOLUTION commending the East Laurens Lady Falcons basketball team for their victory in the GHSA Class A/Division I Girls State Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that recognizes and commends Representative Lynn Smith for her dedicated public service to the State of Georgia. It directly affects Representative Smith by formally honoring her leadership, legislative achievements, and contributions to various committees during her tenure in the Georgia House of Representatives. The resolution highlights her specific accomplishments, such as championing environmental legislation and serving on multiple committees, while expressing appreciation for her service as she retires. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her career.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Atlanta Gas Light for its 170th anniversary. It directly affects the utility company by honoring its long history of service since 1855 and its role as the oldest corporation in Atlanta. The resolution acknowledges the company's contributions to Georgia's economy, infrastructure investments, and community support efforts. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the company's milestone and ongoing service to approximately 1.8 million customers.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally dedicates an intersection in Barrow County, Georgia, to honor Representative Terry England. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at the intersection of State Route 211 and West Winder Bypass bearing his name. The legislation recognizes England's 18 years of service in the Georgia House of Representatives and his subsequent role as chief of staff to the Speaker of the House. This is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge his contributions to the state.