A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Blessed Trinity Titans girls soccer team for winning the 2025 GHSA 4A Girls Soccer State Championship; 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 Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to revise provisions for student eligibility and maximum scholarship amounts; to provide for military students and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, or other designated disabilities; to provide for such designation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act," so as to revise provisions for expedited completion of a student's first Individualized Education Program; to provide for calculating maximum scholarship amounts for certain students; to provide for electronic deposits; to provide for a compliance form; to provide for deadlines by which the Department of Education shall publish certain information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for separate restroom and changing areas for males and females in schools; to provide for sleeping arrangements on school trips to be made according to sex; to provide for definitions throughout the Official Code of Georgia Annotated of certain terms relating to sex; to provide for legislative findings on the importance of certain distinctions between the sexes; to require any collector of vital statistics throughout this state to identify each individual as either male or female; to replace the term "gender" throughout the Code with "sex"; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION urging the Capitol Art Standards Commission and the Governor to place a portrait of Governor Rufus Bullock in the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles and title ad valorem tax fee, so as to eliminate the title ad valorem tax fee requirement for certain inherited vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Gene and Dovie Brinson on their 81st wedding anniversary. It recognizes the couple's long-term commitment to their family, which includes six children, 15 grandchildren, and multiple great-grandchildren. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the Brinsons as a formal acknowledgment of their milestone. This type of bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor individuals for personal achievements.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes and commends Dr. Robert O. Scott for his distinguished career and leadership. It directly affects Dr. Scott by acknowledging his role as the 11th president of Albany State University and highlighting his achievements as a first-generation college graduate and former scholar at HBCUs. The resolution details his extensive background in higher education and corporate leadership, noting his work at institutions like Boston College and companies such as Procter & Gamble. It expresses the House's appreciation for his contributions to student success and his commitment to excellence at Albany State University.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that recognizes and commends Patricia Goodman for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. It honors her 34 years of service to the Randolph County School System and her subsequent contributions to the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce and various community organizations. The resolution formally acknowledges her dedication to public service and directs the Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
