A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to impose an excise tax upon certain proceeds of judgments and settlements intended for the abatement, removal, and remediation of PFAS contamination of land but unused for that purpose; to provide for exceptions; to provide for notice of receipt of damages, filing of returns and payment, and credits; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for notice of excise tax and tax credit to putative PFAS tortfeasors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Chas Cannon
Sponsored bills
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.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Schley Louis Perry, Jr., a Georgia farmer and longtime agricultural advocate who served on the Georgia Cotton Commission and supported farming communities for decades. It commemorates his life, including his work as a fifth-generation Pineywoods Farms operator, his advocacy for Georgia agriculture, and his community contributions like scholarships. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences upon his passing and directs the Clerk to share a copy with his family. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it has no direct effect on legislation or constituents.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending Herbert Hodges, owner of Hodges Tree Farm, for being named the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year by the Georgia Forestry Association. It honors his sustainable forest management practices that support wildlife, water conservation, and rural economies. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, extends congratulations and best wishes but has no binding effect or impact on laws or regulations.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt from sales and use taxes the sale of any tangible personal property used or consumed in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution, sale, or furnishing of electricity; to provide for a start date for such exemption; to provide a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2026, as "National Guard Day at the Capitol" to honor Georgia National Guard members. It recognizes the service of approximately 11,600 Army National Guard Soldiers, 2,900 Air National Guard Airmen, and other personnel for their deployments, homeland defense support, and community contributions. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it is purely ceremonial, commending the Guard’s work without creating new requirements or funding. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 4, 2026.
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.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United State of America; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to riot, so as to provide for a felony penalty; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to include the offense of riot; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2026, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.