Rep. Chas Cannon

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and state government, respectively, so as to acknowledge that certain international organizations have no jurisdiction in this state; to prohibit the implementation or enforcement of any rule, regulation, fee, tax, policy, or mandate of certain international organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1513 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 3, 2026, as "Georgia Reads Day" to celebrate literacy efforts in Georgia. It honors students participating in the 2026 READBowl reading challenge, Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell, the Georgia Council on Literacy, and community organizations recognized through the Georgia Reads Community Award. The resolution has no policy impact - it purely acknowledges existing literacy programs and achievements without creating new laws or funding. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 26, 2026, as a ceremonial gesture.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, so as to provide that the total ad valorem tax digest limitation upon creating new tax allocation districts shall also apply to the renewal of existing tax allocation districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of airline companies, so as to require that at least 50 percent of revenues collected from a local tax jurisdiction's levy of ad valorem taxes on such tax jurisdiction's apportionment of aircraft by the commissioner be dedicated to the maintenance and operations of airports within the tax jurisdiction; to provide for a definition; 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 Code Section 36-34-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers relating to administration of government generally, so as to require municipalities to remit a portion of revenue generated through certain franchise agreements to the county in which they are located; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) designating March 3, 2026, as "Georgia Peanut Day" at the state capitol. It formally commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions, citing its role as the nation's top producer (51% of U.S. peanuts in 2025) and its $2 billion impact on Georgia's economy. The resolution has no binding policy changes or funding provisions - it solely recognizes the industry through a symbolic day at the capitol. It directly affects the Georgia peanut industry by honoring its economic significance through official state acknowledgment. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 19, 2026.

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 Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding aviation, so as to prohibit the launch or intentional landing of unmanned aircraft systems from or on agricultural land; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution, not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends the Fellowship of Christian Officials (FCO), a nonprofit supporting sports referees and umpires through faith-based values. The resolution has no effect on laws, funding, or regulations; it simply expresses the House's acknowledgment of the FCO's work. The House passed it unanimously on February 18, 2026, as a ceremonial gesture.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1403) is a ceremonial resolution commending 18-year-old golfer Mason Howell for his athletic achievements. It recognizes his 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship win (making him the third-youngest champion in history), his qualification for the 2025 U.S. Open as the youngest player, and his role in Team USA's Walker Cup victory. The resolution formally expresses the House's recognition of Howell's "courage, determination, and sportsmanship," extending best wishes for his future at the University of Georgia. As a purely symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves to honor his accomplishments.