Rep. Darlene Taylor

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 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization and general requirements for transaction of insurance, so as to provide for a benefit provider to disclose certain payments to a treating healthcare provider; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Thomas County Central High School football team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 5A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1349 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 12, 2026, to honor the life and memory of John Donald Steed, Jr., a Georgia resident who died on January 17, 2026. The resolution expresses the House's condolences for his passing, highlighting his military service in the U.S. Army, educational background (including MBA and political management degrees), career in marketing, family, and personal qualities like integrity and kindness. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a commemorative gesture with no practical impact on constituents or legislation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to authorize physician assistants to receive certain delegated authorities from podiatric physicians; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to podiatry practice, so as to authorize podiatric physicians to delegate certain authorities to physician assistants; to provide for definitions; to provide for supervising and alternate supervising podiatric physicians; to provide for job descriptions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1291) formally commends Eden Pethel, an 8th-grade homeschooled student from Pendergrass, Georgia, for winning a state license plate design competition celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). It recognizes her winning design, which will be used on actual Georgia license plates. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial commendation with no new laws or requirements. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 9, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-6-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of statistics on architectural and engineering firms doing business with the state and ineligibility of firms, so as to replace the requirement that the state auditor produce certain monthly reports with the requirement that he or she produce annual reports; to provide for the removal of certain requirements; to amend Code Sections 42-2-14 and 50-22-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of Governor to declare state of emergency with regard to jail and prison overcrowding and exemptions from requirements and construction with Code Section 50-6-25, respectively, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.