Rep. Steven Sainz

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) designating March 10, 2026, as "Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes over 200,000 Georgians living with limb loss or difference and highlights challenges in accessing affordable prosthetic/orthotic care. The resolution does not change insurance coverage or funding - it solely honors these individuals and their advocacy through a formal state acknowledgment. It was passed unanimously by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exempt from state income tax income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2026, as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol; 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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the members of the Georgia Black Republican Council, an auxiliary of the Georgia Republican Party. It does not create new laws or change policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their work, referencing Black History Month and shared Republican values. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 28, 2026. It has no direct impact on constituents or legislation, as it is purely symbolic.

Maddy summaryHR 1151 is a symbolic resolution designating February 4, 2026, as "Hispanic Day at the state capitol" in Georgia. It formally recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Georgians to the state's economy, culture, and community, citing their workforce participation, civic engagement, and cultural diversity. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply authorizes the House of Representatives to publicly acknowledge this day. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not affect any laws or directly impact constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide for certain military zones that qualify for designation as less developed areas during a limited period of time; 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 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Sexual Offender Risk Review Board, so as to provide for venue for certain petitions regarding the state sexual offender registry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards, so as to provide for tuition grants to spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty; to revise legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.