Rep. Matt Dubnik

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31C of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Completion Special Schools Act," so as to require certain local school systems to either be a party to a collaborative operating agreement with a completion special school or provide certain education programs and services to students in grades nine through 12; to require local school systems to provide to completion special schools the contact information for students who stop attending or withdraw from the local school system, subject to conditions and exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to allow for students in ninth and tenth grade to complete the high school graduation financial literacy course requirement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on Education Finance to examine Georgia's current school funding system. The committee will review the Quality Basic Education formula, equalization grants, and other financing methods to determine if they remain fair and effective. It consists of five members including committee chairs and two appointees who will study funding issues and recommend changes if needed. The committee will operate for two years, ending December 31, 2026, and must submit a report with its findings and any proposed legislation before that date.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financing relative to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to prohibit virtual instruction to out-of-system students if the local school system has a College and Career Ready Performance Index below the state average; to require an agreement between local school systems to allow for an out-of-system student to attend a virtual school; to require out-of-system students to not be counted toward equalization funds received by a local school system; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution of commendation honoring Danny Hall, a distinguished collegiate baseball coach. It recognizes his extensive career achievements, including leading Georgia Tech to numerous championships and compiling one of the most successful records in NCAA history. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to the sport and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Hall.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that local boards of education shall be authorized to provide instruction in hunting safety in grades six through 12; to provide for the adoption of content standards by the State Board of Education; to provide that local boards of education may establish a curriculum in hunting safety; to provide for instructor requirements; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes the importance of regulated trapping as a tool for wildlife conservation and ecosystem management. It highlights how trapping helps control predator populations, protects endangered species, and supports the recovery of overabundant wildlife like beavers and river otters. The resolution also notes economic benefits, including $884 million in GDP contributions and $16.5 million in taxpayer savings from nuisance animal control. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or change existing regulations but serves to acknowledge trapping's role in wildlife management.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages the formation of the Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus, a voluntary group for state lawmakers interested in golf-related issues. The resolution outlines that the caucus would be open to all General Assembly members, who would elect their own leadership and may establish procedures for their activities. It allows the group to partner with golf organizations, courses, tourism entities, and youth programs to advance shared goals related to outdoor recreation and economic development. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of golf's importance to Georgia's economy and culture.

A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Kinsaul, the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year, on being named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to require that licensed general hospitals and birthing centers make available a water safety education video to parents or guardians of newborn infants; to provide for a form; to provide for department duties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.