Rep. Matt Dubnik

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of such activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-5-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preservation of evidence, so as to extend the retention period of evidence of sexual assault when the victim elects not to immediately report the assault; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 10, 2026, as Latin American Association Day to honor the organization's 54 years of service to Georgia's Latino community. The resolution formally commends the Latin American Association for its work providing legal assistance, economic programs, youth development, and family support services. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves as a symbolic recognition of the association's contributions to the state.

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 provide for content standards for digital literacy instruction; to require students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to receive grade level appropriate instruction in digital literacy; to require the Department of Education to develop and publish model programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructional materials and content relative to elementary and secondary education, so as to require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to consider the total cost of ownership and related factors when purchasing school technology devices; to provide for reports; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1475 creates a Joint Study Committee to examine Georgia's laws regarding modified exhaust systems on vehicles. The committee will study enforcement challenges caused by undefined noise standards, review other states' approaches (including using decibel meters), and assess whether vehicle modification services should be held accountable for excessive noise. It directly affects law enforcement agencies struggling to enforce current noise regulations and vehicle modification businesses. The committee, composed of seven legislators appointed by chamber leaders, will report findings by 2026 but has no authority to pass new laws. This is a procedural study resolution, not a policy change.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1389) recognizes a statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026, in Georgia. It honors Teacher of the Year 2026 Rachel Kinsaul for promoting school-based service learning and encourages all Georgia schools to participate in community service activities on that date. The resolution does not create new laws but formally acknowledges the initiative, which allows schools to adapt service projects - like park cleanups, food bank volunteering, or nursing home visits - to local needs and existing curricula. It applies directly to Georgia public schools and their students.