Rep. Lee Hawkins

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific intersection in Lumpkin County, Georgia, as the John W. Ralston Memorial Intersection to honor the life of Mr. John W. Ralston, a local community leader and long-time resident. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at the intersection of State Route 9 and Castleberry Bridge Road bearing the memorial name. Additionally, the House Clerk is directed to provide copies of the resolution to Mr. Ralston's family and the Department of Transportation for record-keeping purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Interstate Massage Compact"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy to administer the compact in this state; to provide definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the Georgia School of Orthodontics for its 10th anniversary. It directly affects the school and its co-founders by formally acknowledging their contributions to orthodontic education and healthcare access in Georgia. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves to honor the institution's decade of training dental professionals and providing affordable care. It authorizes the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to the school as a formal record of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a House Study Committee on Evaluating Community Health to examine Georgia's public health system and the Department of Community Health's operations. The five-member committee will investigate issues related to Medicaid and other health programs, staffing needs, and funding for the state's health services. The committee has the authority to meet, gather information, and submit findings or legislative recommendations before it is dissolved on December 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and memory of Jason Hughes, a math teacher and coach at North Hall High School who passed away on March 7, 2026. The document formally recognizes his contributions as a husband, father, and educator while expressing the House of Representatives' condolences to his family. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Hughes' family as a gesture of respect. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally dedicates an intersection in Columbia County, Georgia, as the Senator Joey Brush Memorial Intersection to honor the life and service of former state Senator Ben Joseph "Joey" Brush, Jr. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at the intersection of State Route 232/Columbia Road and Louisville Road bearing this dedication. The bill also directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to Senator Brush's family and the Department of Transportation for distribution. This measure serves as a commemorative resolution recognizing Brush's contributions to public service, education, and community development during his tenure in the Georgia General Assembly.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employees' insurance and benefits plans; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A. to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Pharmacy Benefits Managers and Consumer Access to Prescription Medications; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that commends the American Red Cross and officially recognizes March 2026 as Red Cross Month. It directly affects the American Red Cross organization and the Georgia House of Representatives members who passed the resolution. The bill highlights the Red Cross's humanitarian work in Georgia, including disaster response, blood donation services, military support, and community safety programs. The resolution authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the American Red Cross.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees Post-employment Health Benefit Fund, so as to provide for certain fund beneficiaries to not be disqualified from the provision of postretirement health benefits under the Georgia State Employees Post-employment Health Benefit Fund; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.