A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Judi Carlson for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Phyllis A. Minter for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Halo Sky McGuffie, Drew McGuffie, Shannon McGuffie, and Melody Reign McGuffie for their life, courage, and advocacy; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Craig Miller's life, legacy, and lasting impact on the State of Georgia's film industry; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigating sexual assault, so as to provide for implied consent to a drug facilitated sexual assault examination for unconscious victims of alleged sexual assault; to provide for circumstances; to provide for evidence; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 32, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, highways, bridges, and ferries, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a system whereby certain local governments may seek certifications from the Department of Community Affairs upon the enactment of certain policies that can be used to receive priority in grant and loan applications submitted to state agencies; to provide for statutory construction; to provide that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority give priority to certified local governments when awarding grants and loans; to provide definitions; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-15-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protocol committee on child abuse, written protocol, training of members, and written sexual abuse and exploitation protocol, so as to provide for the creation and revision of certain child abuse protocol procedures for cases of alleged child abuse; to modify the composition of the committee; to provide for noncompliance and contempt of court; to provide for filing of protocol; to provide for certain protocol provisions; to provide for the adoption of rules and procedures; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 1491 is a symbolic resolution commending the Elaine Clark Center in DeKalb County for its 55+ years of service. The bill recognizes the center’s work providing inclusive early childhood education, K-12 schooling, therapy, and social programs for individuals with disabilities like autism and Down syndrome. It specifically highlights how the center supports families by enabling caregivers to remain employed and serves as a critical resource for young adults after public school services end. This resolution has no policy impact - it’s a ceremonial acknowledgment with no funding or legislative changes, adopted by the House on February 25, 2026.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for certain legal action protections for healthcare professionals administering medical treatment to pregnant women; to amend Code Section 43-34-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to refuse license, certificate, or permit or issue discipline, suspension, restoration, investigations, hearings on fitness, immunity, and publication of final disciplinary actions, so as to provide for clarification regarding what defines "unprofessional conduct" pursuant to certain medical care licensing provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize journalist Brian Goldstone. It commends him for his work documenting homelessness and housing insecurity in Atlanta, particularly through his book *There Is No Place for Us*, which highlights the "working homeless" crisis and systemic issues like gentrification and lack of tenant rights. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors his journalism and reporting on housing issues affecting DeKalb County residents. It was adopted unanimously on February 11, 2026.
