Rep. Lauren McDonald

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers of the Department of Transportation, so as to revise the method for selection of the position of commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32, Code Section 48-8-242, and Article 1 of Chapter 39 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, definitions relative to special district transportation sales and use tax (TSPLOST), and creation and organization of the Atlanta-region Transit Link "ATL" Authority, respectively, so as to abolish the position of director of planning; to transfer duties and responsibilities relative to transportation planning to the commissioner of transportation; to provide for conforming changes; 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 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to provide for the installation and use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement; to provide a procedure for obtaining court authorization for such installation and use; to provide for the scope of such installation and use; to provide for legal standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging all Georgia citizens, cities, and counties to remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1319) commending Grace Lee, a student at Lambert High School, for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A State Girls Golf Championship. It recognizes her individual victory (scoring 135 over two rounds) and her contribution to Lambert High School's team championship win. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives' commendation and directs the Clerk to provide Grace Lee with a copy. It does not create any new policies, funding, or legal obligations.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lambert High School girls golf team for winning the 2025 Georgia High School Association Class 6A Girls Golf State Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lambert High School Girls Golf Program for its sustained excellence, championship record, and contributions to high school athletics; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Athena Yoo, a high school golfer from Lambert High School, for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 7A Girls Golf Individual State Championship. It recognizes her achievement of scoring 140 (two under par) at the May 2024 state tournament, which also contributed to her team winning the Girls Golf Team State Championship. The resolution formally praises her athletic excellence and leadership, with no binding policy changes or direct impact beyond the symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives in February 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize a local governing authority to allow certain museums within its jurisdiction to sell alcoholic beverages at the same times on Sundays as other retailers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1281 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends the Roots and Routes Indo-US Chamber of Commerce for its work supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Georgia through mentorship and community collaboration. The resolution, adopted on February 6, 2026, has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is solely an expression of legislative appreciation for the chamber's community contributions. It directly addresses the chamber organization but does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.