Rep. Lauren McDonald

A RESOLUTION urging the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to continue to conduct official business within the designated county site and to coordinate with the City of Cumming to have the new administration center annexed into such city; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop in Buckhead, Georgia, for its 66th anniversary and contributions to the community. The resolution highlights the shop's long history since 1959, its service to notable figures, and its unique achievement of receiving four commemorative Coca-Cola bottles. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the barbershop as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary House Study Committee to investigate municipal electric franchise fees and recommend potential policy changes. The committee will consist of five representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, who will examine how current fee arrangements affect both municipalities and unincorporated county residents. The study will focus on whether residents in unincorporated areas are unfairly subsidizing municipal infrastructure costs and will produce a report with findings and possible legislative recommendations by December 1, 2026. The committee has authority to hold meetings, receive standard legislative allowances, and file reports with the Clerk of the House.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Corporal Daniel Baldino and Corporal Dylan Warren of the Telfair County Sheriff's Office for their heroic actions during a rescue operation. It recognizes their decision to remove their protective gear and enter dangerous water to save a victim trapped in a vehicle submerged in a creek on March 5, 2026. The resolution formally expresses appreciation for their courage, dedication to public service, and commitment to citizen safety. The House of Representatives authorized the Clerk to distribute copies of this commendation to the two officers.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine highway construction contracting practices within the Georgia Department of Transportation. The committee will consist of ten House members appointed by the Speaker to investigate issues like utility relocation delays, contract complexity, and oversight procedures that may impact project timelines and budgets. The committee has the authority to hold meetings, receive funding from the House budget, and submit a report with findings and legislative recommendations before being dissolved on December 1, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to transfer responsibility for the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority; to provide for the transfer of agreements, property, employees, and appropriated funds to the Georgia Building Authority; to authorize the Georgia Building Authority to take certain actions pursuant to such transfer; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring the City of Cochran Fire Department for their actions during a life-threatening structure fire on December 25, 2025. The resolution recognizes the bravery and professionalism of the department's leadership and firefighters who rescued a trapped occupant from a rapidly burning building under dangerous conditions. It formally expresses appreciation for their decisive actions and prioritization of human life during the incident. The House of Representatives authorized the Clerk to distribute a copy of this resolution to the fire department as a gesture of recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional engineers and land surveyors, so as to authorize the Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board to retain certain incidental funds generated by certain fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-5-24.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exception to three-tier system, transfer of liquids, sales at brewer's licensed premises, taxing, regulatory authority, and conditions or limitations, so as to provide for satellite tasting rooms operated by brewers; to provide for limitations; to provide for an exception to a transfer limitation; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizances, so as to prohibit the distribution of funds to local government agencies that substantially limit cash bail conditions for certain offenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.