A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on MARTA Governance, Financial Accountability, and Regional Transit Oversight; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a House Study Committee to examine how new technologies can improve the discovery process in Georgia's criminal justice system. The committee, composed of 15 members including judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and state officials, will study current methods for receiving, storing, and sharing digital evidence and identify more efficient systems. Its work focuses on addressing challenges posed by the growing volume of digital evidence, such as incompatible storage formats and time-consuming data transfers between agencies. The committee must submit a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations by December 1, 2026, and the final report will be made publicly available.
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Comprehensive Services and Long-term Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 713 is a resolution urging Georgia healthcare providers to include information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in their patient call recordings. It asks providers to add this national mental health crisis resource (which connects callers to Georgia’s 24/7 Georgia Crisis and Access Line) to existing recorded messages, similar to how they currently direct patients to 911 for emergencies. The resolution also requests the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health to develop a standard script for providers to use. This is a non-binding recommendation, not a law, and directly affects healthcare facilities across Georgia that use automated phone messages for patients.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for the issuance of a "Certificate of Foreign Birth" by the state registrar without a judicial order if certain criteria is satisfied; to provide for necessary forms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe handling instructional courses and firearm secure storage devices; to provide for an aggregate annual cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for credit preapproval by the department; to prohibit the creation of certain lists or databases; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Thomas "Tommy's" Barber Shop in Buckhead, Georgia, for its 66th anniversary and contributions to the community. The resolution highlights the shop's long history since 1959, its service to notable figures, and its unique achievement of receiving four commemorative Coca-Cola bottles. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the barbershop as an official acknowledgment of their accomplishments.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends George "Coach" Gardner for his lifetime contributions to football. It honors his achievements as the founder of the Georgia Football Officials Association, his induction into the National Football Hall of Fame, and his role as the "Father of Football Officiating." The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the commendation to Coach Gardner. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws or policies.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Interstate Massage Compact"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy to administer the compact in this state; to provide definitions; to provide for conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a House Study Committee on Veteran Teacher Compensation to examine how to better reward and retain experienced teachers in Georgia. The committee, consisting of six House members appointed by the Speaker, will investigate why veteran educators often receive no additional salary increases after 21 years of service and how this affects teacher retention during the state's ongoing staffing shortage. The group will study the issue and submit recommendations for potential legislation before being dissolved on December 1, 2026, with its work funded through existing House appropriations.
