Rep. Carter Barrett

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 revise provisions limiting the number of local sales and use taxes by authorizing counties to collect an enhanced homestead option sales tax as well as a local option sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8 and 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing and fire protection and safety, respectively, so as to improve government efficiency by updating provisions of the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for procedures for rules promulgation, hearings, and appeals; to provide for the appointment of a deputy commissioner of safety fire; to provide for certain powers in suspected arson investigations; to provide for immediate reporting of fatalities caused by fire or smoke; to provide for suspension or revocation of a license; to provide for an increased reinspection fee; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to reduce the applicable period for termination of certain automatic renewal provisions; to provide to consumers an option of having the service contract terminate after its specified period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-634 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to savings trust accounts, availability, and terms and provisions relative to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to provide that the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan shall determine the maximum contribution limit for savings trust accounts; to amend Code Section 48-7-27, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to modify an exemption from taxable net income for contributions to certain education savings plans; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1519 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the House of Representatives to commend Mr. Prashant Vishnubhotla on the occasion of his 59th birthday. It formally recognizes his personal qualities, contributions to his community, and life experiences through a series of "whereas" statements. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply expresses the House's appreciation and extends birthday wishes. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects only Mr. Vishnubhotla, who will receive a copy of the adopted resolution.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operating procedures, so as to require licensees to disclose whether a transaction is reportable to a credit reporting agency; 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 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 exclude tips from taxation; to provide for reporting by employers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship and award amount, so as to allow academically successful students who are concurrently seeking a baccalaureate degree and a first professional degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to allow academically successful students who commence a graduate program at an eligible postsecondary institution within 18 months of earning a baccalaureate degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to provide for exceptions based on previous participation in the dual enrollment program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1450 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Scott Tomlinson, a Georgia banking professional with over 45 years of service (including 20 years at Flint Community Bank), upon his retirement. It formally commends his community leadership, integrity, and contributions to Georgia, without creating any new laws or obligations. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide Tomlinson with a copy. This is a non-binding tribute with no direct policy impact on constituents or legislation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to require the intervention component for DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs be conducted in person; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.