Rep. Carter Barrett

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide bona fide researchers with legal means to access criminal justice data and records; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to require that the Attorney General provide guidance to criminal justice agencies in the sharing of criminal justice data, records, and information with bona fide researchers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education to provide informational support to school districts to encourage testing school pipes and fixtures for lead, to utilize federal funding to pay for such testing, and to remedy any problems found as a result of such testing; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 31, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, health, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services to patients of licensed home health agencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for the approval of continuing education regarding death certificates for certain physician assistants by the Georgia Composite Medical Board and for certain advanced practice registered nurses by the Georgia Board of Nursing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1292 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Ms. Noelia Sargento as Georgia's 2025 recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's EAGLE award for exceptional adult education achievement. It honors her 32-year commitment to adult education and her role representing approximately 22,000 students in Georgia's adult education programs. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 9, 2026, and directs that a copy be provided to Ms. Sargento. This bill does not create new policy or affect any laws; it solely serves to publicly acknowledge her accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Ms. Stacey Mabray, an adult education instructor at Augusta Technical College. It formally recognizes her selection as the 2025 Georgia Adult Education Teacher of the Year by the Technical College System of Georgia for her teaching excellence and leadership. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, includes no policy changes or funding, and serves only to honor her achievements.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes Jason Colbert, a nursing student at Southeastern Technical College, as Georgia's 2025 recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) GOAL Award for outstanding academic achievement and leadership. The resolution commends Colbert for representing over 149,000 TCSG students and promoting technical education in Georgia. It has no policy impact or binding requirements - it is solely a symbolic gesture adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1288) is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to commend Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a Chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College. It formally recognizes her receipt of the 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, which honors her as the Technical College System of Georgia's Instructor of the Year. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 9, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide Dr. Mirzakulova with a copy of the resolution.

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 provide to certain consumers a pro rata refund relative to a canceled service contract in the event of a price increase; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1276) is a ceremonial commendation recognizing four individuals honored by Georgia’s Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) in 2025. It specifically commends nursing student Jason Colbert (GOAL winner), instructor Dr. Ekaterina Mirzakulova (Rick Perkins Award recipient), adult education student Noelia Sargento (EAGLE Award winner), and instructor Stacey Mabray (Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year). The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely expresses legislative recognition through a formal statement. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 6, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7, 10, and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to transfer the regulation of securities and commodities from the Secretary of State to the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for an advisory board; to provide for conformity; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.