A RESOLUTION urging state-wide support for passage of the "Audiology Practice Modernization Act," to modernize the scope of the practice of audiology; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 11, 2026, as "Nurses Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It honors Georgia's over 170,000 registered nurses for their critical role in healthcare, including hospital and outpatient care, as well as their growing importance due to an aging population and healthcare demand. The resolution has no policy changes or funding; it simply commends nurses' contributions and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press. As a non-binding recognition, it directly affects Georgia nurses by formally acknowledging their work through the state government.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-390.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless stunt driving, so as to declare motor vehicles used in the commission of reckless stunt driving offenses contraband and authorize forfeiture; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 752 creates a Joint Study Committee on Cosmetology and Barbering Education to examine why schools in these fields lack access to workforce development programs, scholarships, and state funding compared to technical colleges. The 12-member committee - composed of six legislators (appointed by House/Senate leaders), two industry experts, and two co-chairs - will study these issues and recommend potential policy changes by December 2025. This resolution does not change current laws but will assess whether cosmetology/barbering education should receive similar state support as other vocational programs. The committee’s work aims to inform future legislation that could address funding disparities for these schools and their students.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide for certain longshoremen and related maritime, port, warehouse, and logistics workers to be considered essential workers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia-Africa and Caribbean Trade Commission; to provide for members and purpose of the commission; to provide for annual reporting; to create a fund for commission expenses; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by Georgia's House of Representatives. It formally recognizes Canada Day in Georgia, citing strong trade ties between the state and Canada, including $13.9 billion in bilateral trade in 2024 and over 300 Canadian-owned businesses employing 33,000 Georgians. The resolution has no policy changes or direct impact on residents or businesses; it is purely symbolic, acknowledging Georgia's economic relationship with Canada through a formal statement. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) designating March 10, 2026, as "Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes over 200,000 Georgians living with limb loss or difference and highlights challenges in accessing affordable prosthetic/orthotic care. The resolution does not change insurance coverage or funding - it solely honors these individuals and their advocacy through a formal state acknowledgment. It was passed unanimously by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2026.
A RESOLUTION recognizing Severe Weather Preparedness Week and commending the Meteorologists in the public and private sectors alike for their exceptional service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for community associations to disclose documents to unit owners upon request; to provide for community associations to maintain certain records; to provide for the creation of an online database; to provide for annual reports; to provide for a civil action; to provide for attorney's fees; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
