Rep. Brad Thomas

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset for use of noncommercial written materials or mailings by certain tax exempt organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1368 is a resolution commending Deputy Anthony Pacifico for his service and courage, specifically following a violent, life-threatening attack he faced on October 25, 2025, while on duty with another deputy. The resolution recognizes his integrity, dedication, and leadership in law enforcement, expressing the House of Representatives' appreciation for his contributions to public safety. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide Deputy Pacifico with a copy of the resolution as a formal gesture of commendation. This is a symbolic, non-binding resolution with no policy changes or legal effect.

Maddy summaryHR 1367 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Maine House of Representatives on February 12, 2026, to formally commend Deputy Nicholas Glass of the local law enforcement agency. It recognizes his actions during a violent attack he faced on October 25, 2025, while performing his duties, highlighting his "unquestioned integrity," dedication, and "extraordinary devotion to public service." The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for his contributions and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Deputy Glass. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or financial implications - it solely serves to honor an individual.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state militia generally, so as to treat retired officers the same as warrant officers and enlisted persons for purposes of transferring members of the organized militia to the state retired list at the same grade as such members earned during their military service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1298 is a commemorative resolution that names an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 75 and State Route 92 in Cherokee County as the "Cara Jaden Atkins Memorial Interchange." It honors Cara Jaden Atkins, a Georgia native who graduated with honors from Georgia Highlands College, worked in dental hygiene, and volunteered with local charities. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for the memorial. As a purely symbolic gesture, it has no policy or funding implications beyond the naming.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 33 and 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to provide for an excluded driver under a motor vehicle insurance policy; to provide for definitions; to require an insurer to identify any excluded drivers in proof or evidence of required minimum insurance coverage; to provide for rules; to provide a penalty for an excluded driver operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance; to provide for a penalty for an excluded driver operating a vehicle without insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for resolving annexation disputes, so as to revise procedures for the selection and objection to arbitrators; to revise how arbitration panels report their findings and recommendations; to revise provisions relating to compensation of arbitrators; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to aviation, so as to provide the Department of Transportation with authority over vertiports; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employees' insurance and benefits plans, so as to require the state employees' health insurance plan include high deductible health plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited fireworks activities and application of noise ordinances, so as to authorize local governments to prohibit the use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; to provide for special event permits; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.