Rep. Sheila Jones

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for the creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the maintenance of and access to such registry; to provide for clerks of court to provide information to the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide for the registration of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the assessment of fees on recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the removal of such offenders from the registry; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for immunity; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a House resolution (HR 1231) that formally expresses commendation for The Trenches Global Impact Center. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution solely serves as a symbolic recognition of the organization's work. It was adopted by the House on February 4, 2026, as a procedural measure.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the historic Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1976 on the occasion of their 50th reunion celebration; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a new special purpose local option sales tax dedicated to healthcare purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for impact on other taxes; to provide for accountability and the withholding of funds by the state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1032 creates a House Study Committee to examine Georgia's minimum wage policy. The committee, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker, will study the economic impacts of raising Georgia's minimum wage (currently $5.15/hour, below the federal $7.25/hour) and assess potential changes. It has until December 1, 2026, to complete its study and may recommend legislation based on findings. This resolution does not raise wages itself but establishes a process for evaluating policy options. The committee's work directly affects Georgia's legislative process and future minimum wage decisions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1078), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Reverend John G. Byrdsell for completing five years as pastor of Concord Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The resolution praises his community service, church leadership, and spiritual work over his 21-year ministry career. It has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's commendation and will be presented to Reverend Byrdsell.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed HR 1024 to honor the life and memory of Gladys Nunnally following her passing. The resolution expresses the House's "deepest and most sincere regret" at her death and recognizes her character, including her "integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness." It directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her family. (Adopted January 15, 2026)

A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for 113 Years of Service and Recognizing January 13, 2026, as Founders Day; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), so as to prohibit the stopping or parking of a motor vehicle other than a transit vehicle in a designated transit vehicle lane in the City of Atlanta; to provide for automatic repeal; 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 O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to expand the tax credit for contributions to foster child support organizations to allow such organizations to include as qualified expenditures wraparound and mentorship services for justice involved youth; to expand the wraparound services that are qualified expenditures; to provide for such tax credits to be used by certain insurance companies against insurance premium tax liability; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for reporting and public website requirements; to provide for certifying and decertifying qualified organizations; to provide for information sharing and limitations thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.