Rep. Chuck Martin

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 Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide for membership in the system for each judge employed full time in the Georgia Tax Court; to provide for creditable service; to provide for transfer of funds; to provide for transfer of membership service; to provide for payments of full actuarial costs; to provide for all other individuals employed by the court; to provide for earnable monthly compensation for purposes of contributions and benefit amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; 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.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her extraordinary service to the State of Georgia upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

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 designates February 28, 2026, as Turner Syndrome Awareness Day to raise public understanding of the condition. Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting approximately one in 2,500 female births, which can impact growth, heart health, and learning abilities. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the public and media to promote awareness. This measure is symbolic and does not create new laws, funding, or programs, but instead focuses on recognition and education.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 and Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes and management of budgetary and financial affairs, respectively, so as to reduce the income tax rate that may be reached under certain conditions; to provide for certain amounts of the Revenue Shortfall Reserve to be used for tax relief; to increase the limitation on the maximum percentage of net revenue allowed to be held in the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to remove outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding jails, so as to require that certain municipal corporations make municipal detention facilities or jails available for use by a sheriff under certain conditions; to provide for fee and fee cap; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a twenty-first judge of the superior courts of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to provide for the powers and duties of such additional judge; to preserve existing local Acts regarding such judicial circuit; to provide for the compensation of such additional judge; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-634 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to savings trust accounts, availability, and terms and provisions relative to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to provide that the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan shall determine the maximum contribution limit for savings trust accounts; to amend Code Section 48-7-27, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to modify an exemption from taxable net income for contributions to certain education savings plans; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.