Rep. John Corbett

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 the retail sale of electricity and natural gas for use by any residential property from sales and use taxes; to provide for the start date for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-720 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of students' records by parents or legal custodians, so as to revise the definition of the term "education record" to correct a cross-reference; to expand provisions for the inspection and review of student education records by parents and legal custodians; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1315) is a symbolic honor from Georgia's House of Representatives recognizing the Georgia Wildlife Federation's 90th anniversary. It commends the organization for its decades of work promoting wildlife conservation, science-based habitat protection, and outdoor education across Georgia, including advocacy for key funding programs. The resolution has no policy impact or new requirements - it is purely a ceremonial expression of appreciation with no concrete changes to laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1318) formally commends the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) for its work supporting educators and students across Georgia. It recognizes February 17, 2026, as "PAGE Day on Capitol Hill," designating a specific date for PAGE members to meet with legislators at the state capitol. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging PAGE’s advocacy and educational programs like the Academic Bowl and STAR recognition. It directly affects PAGE members and Georgia legislators, who will observe the designated day. The House passed this resolution unanimously on February 10, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment, so as to provide that teachers shall not be required to supervise students during their duty-free lunch period or planning period except in cases of extreme emergency; to require that teachers who supervise students during their duty-free lunch period or planning period are compensated in cases other than an extreme emergency; to provide that requirements related to duty-free lunch periods and planning periods for teachers shall not be subject to waiver; to provide for 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 Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a new special purpose local option sales tax dedicated to certain healthcare purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for authorization of tax and applicability; to provide for accountability and the withholding of funds by the state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 1207), not a policy bill. It formally honors Zade Kenimer, a former Georgia House of Representatives member (1940s) and educator, recognizing his legislative service, dedication to public education, and community leadership. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to his family following his passing. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents or legislation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Brantley County support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for a referendum; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Community Supervision Officer Traci Whitaker, the Department of Community Supervision 2025 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.