Rep. Lee Hawkins

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1414) is a symbolic House of Representatives commendation for Andrew Collinson, a Gainesville, Georgia youth runner with the nonprofit Running 4 Heroes. It recognizes his work running while carrying a Thin Line flag honoring fallen first responders, posting videos online, and mailing the flag with a personal letter to departments and families. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely expresses the House's formal recognition of Collinson's dedication to honoring fallen first responders. It was adopted by the House on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1411), not a substantive bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed it to formally commend the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association (GSHPA) for its work supporting speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and related professionals. The resolution recognizes GSHPA's role in advancing communication services for Georgians with disorders, including through Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and other programs serving vulnerable populations. It contains no new policies, funding, or legal requirements - only symbolic recognition of the association's contributions.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall High School girls cross country team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 3A State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of maintenance and use of public road relative to public utilities in general, so as to provide for procedures and remedies when a highway improvement project is delayed due to the removal, relocation, or adjustment of utility facilities; to provide for damages; to repeal provisions relative to mediation boards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1378 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 20, 2026, as "Donor Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors individuals who have donated organs, eyes, or tissue (both living and deceased donors), their families, recipients, and those awaiting transplants, while commending Donate Life Georgia organizations for their education and outreach efforts. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic, aiming to raise awareness about organ donation through state recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 17, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law), designating May 2026 as "Save Your Tooth Month" in Georgia. It recognizes the importance of oral health and specifically commends endodontists - dental specialists who perform root canals and other procedures to preserve natural teeth - highlighting their role in patient care. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment to support public awareness efforts led by the American Association of Endodontists during that month.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed HR 1284 to formally honor and commend Spectrum News Georgia for its launch and commitment to local journalism. The resolution recognizes the network's 24/7 coverage of Georgia communities, its investment in neighborhood-focused content, and its role in supporting informed public engagement. It does not create new laws or affect any regulations; it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHR 1260 is a non-binding resolution recognizing Impiricus, a Georgia-based health-tech startup named by Deloitte as the U.S.'s fastest-growing company. It commends Impiricus for developing an AI platform that helps pharmaceutical companies share healthcare resources with providers and offers free clinical tools - including translation, prior-authorization help, and e-prescribing - to doctors, nurses, and dentists, especially in rural areas. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations; it is purely ceremonial, extending formal recognition and best wishes to the company. This resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 5, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery in medical malpractice actions, so as to provide for an exemption in medical malpractice actions for the primary residences of health care providers; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a short title; 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 Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to insurance generally, so as to require certain health insurers to offer a preenrollment option for anticipated newly born or adopted children; to provide for definitions; to provide for the provision of routine well baby care in certain circumstances; to provide for documentation; to provide for notification; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.