Rep. Tyler Smith

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Aaron Huff, a United States history teacher at South Paulding High School who was named the school's 2026 Teacher of the Year. The resolution formally recognizes his dedication to student support and teaching excellence, directing the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to him. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the House of Representatives.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-2-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the retrocession of jurisdiction over lands owned by the United States, so as to provide for procedures for the retrocession of jurisdiction in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to magistrate courts, so as to increase the amount of magistrate court claims from $15,000.00 to $30,000.00; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the legal externs who assisted the Georgia General Assembly during the 2026 regular legislative session. It specifically honors individual students from Georgia State University, Mercer University, and Emory University law schools who provided support to various legislative offices and committees. The resolution formally acknowledges their contributions to the legislative process and authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the commendation to each named extern. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or operational requirements, serving only to recognize the students' service and academic experience.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages the formation of the Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus, a voluntary group for state lawmakers interested in golf-related issues. The resolution outlines that the caucus would be open to all General Assembly members, who would elect their own leadership and may establish procedures for their activities. It allows the group to partner with golf organizations, courses, tourism entities, and youth programs to advance shared goals related to outdoor recreation and economic development. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of golf's importance to Georgia's economy and culture.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Anna Lane Coy, a Haralson County High School senior basketball player. It recognizes her achievement of surpassing 1,000 career points during the Hilburn-Patterson tournament. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Coy as a formal acknowledgment of her athletic accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on Criminal Post-Conviction Litigation to examine delays and inefficiencies in Georgia's system for handling claims that criminal defendants received inadequate legal representation. The committee will consist of 12 members, including legislative representatives and non-legislative experts such as the state attorney general, chief justice, and leaders from defense and prosecution organizations. Its primary function is to study the current post-conviction process, identify problems causing years-long delays, and recommend potential legislative changes to improve how these cases are handled. The committee will produce a report with findings and recommendations before it is dissolved, though this bill does not enact immediate policy changes itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee to examine the effects of multiplayer online gaming platforms on children. The committee will consist of five members appointed by the Speaker of the House and will investigate risks such as exposure to inappropriate content, privacy concerns, and socialization issues while also considering potential benefits. The group will hold meetings, receive funding from existing House appropriations, and submit a final report with findings and recommendations by December 1, 2026. The committee's work focuses on evaluating whether current online protections are sufficient and if new regulations are needed to ensure safer access for young users.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to provide for the offense of possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for limitations on the merger of other offenses arising from the same conduct; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to create the felony offense of obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle; to provide for punishment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.