Rep. Ron Stephens

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required disclosures and consent for certain procedures, exceptions, and rules and regulations, so as to prohibit certain examinations on an unconscious patient or a patient undergoing anesthesia without prior informed consent or authorization; to provide that informed consent shall be deemed valid consent for all medical personnel under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1157) formally reaffirms "IN GOD WE TRUST" as the United States' official national motto. It has no concrete policy impact or new requirements - it solely expresses the House of Representatives' support for maintaining the existing motto, which has been officially recognized since 1956. The bill does not affect any specific group or change current law; it is a ceremonial statement to commemorate national history. The resolution passed through initial House reading stages in early 2026 but remains procedural with no implementation mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 1199 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) that formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Association of Community Care Providers (GACCP) for its work. It highlights GACCP's role in representing home and community-based service providers who deliver Medicaid waiver-funded care (like ICWP, EDWP, and NOW waivers) to Georgians with disabilities, complex care needs, and aging populations, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The resolution emphasizes how these services allow individuals to receive care at home rather than in institutions, promoting independence and reducing costs. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policies or directly affect any individuals or programs.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures, so as to revise expiration and transferability; to provide for reversion and reporting; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of any county or consolidated government shall be authorized to impose a sales and use tax in such county or consolidated government for the purpose of providing property tax relief in such county or consolidated government; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; 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 Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1171) adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Georgia Aquarium. The resolution formally congratulates the aquarium on its opening in 2005 and highlights its roles as a major tourist attraction, educational resource, conservation leader, and community hub. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose obligations - it is purely a non-binding expression of appreciation for the aquarium's contributions to Georgia. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the aquarium.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees, so as to provide for fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; to provide for recreational and commercial fishing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to require vapor product manufacturers to disclose ingredients in consumable vapor products distributed, sold, or offered for sale in this state; to provide definitions; to provide for publication; to provide for exemptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to prohibit the sale of any flavored consumable vaping product; to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.