A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-6-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of statistics on architectural and engineering firms doing business with the state and ineligibility of firms, so as to replace the requirement that the state auditor produce certain monthly reports with the requirement that he or she produce annual reports; to provide for the removal of certain requirements; to amend Code Sections 42-2-14 and 50-22-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of Governor to declare state of emergency with regard to jail and prison overcrowding and exemptions from requirements and construction with Code Section 50-6-25, respectively, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Matt Dubnik
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Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing National School Counseling Week at the Georgia state capitol. It acknowledges school counselors' roles in helping students achieve academic success, explore careers, and develop social skills. The resolution has no policy changes, funding requirements, or new obligations - it simply formally honors counselors through a House of Representatives acknowledgment. The bill was adopted by the House on February 3, 2026, and directs the Clerk to share it with the Georgia School Counselor Association.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 18, 2026, as Early Childhood Education Day at Georgia's state capitol. It recognizes early childhood educators, child care providers, and program administrators across Georgia for their role in supporting families and children's development. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but formally honors these professionals through a designated day of recognition. It follows standard procedural format for commemorative resolutions and has no direct policy impact.
A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 4, 2026, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION honoring the 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award Recipients and commending the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Georgia and commending their work in supporting students and families across the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Reach Out and Read Day at the Georgia state capitol. It recognizes the Reach Out and Read program's work distributing books during pediatric visits to support early childhood literacy, citing its impact in Georgia (e.g., over 307,000 books distributed in one year). The resolution has no binding effect - it simply commends the program and encourages families to read together. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that every parent has a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and control of their children; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, so as to provide that property held by the authority and that leaseholds and other interest in such property granted by the authority are public property held for public purposes for the benefit of the people of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1013), not a policy bill. It honors the life and memory of Abit Massey, a Georgia public servant and community leader, following his passing. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and recognizes his decades of service - including roles in Georgia government, the poultry industry, University of Georgia leadership, and community advocacy. It has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of respect. The House passed it unanimously on January 13, 2026, and will send a copy to his family.