Rep. Kim Schofield

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1324) formally recognizes "Older Atlantans Day at the capitol" as a ceremonial gesture to honor Atlanta's senior population. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change policies - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge older adults' contributions to the community and elevate issues affecting them, such as transportation, housing, and healthcare access. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives in February 2026, with no concrete policy mechanisms beyond this symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of age discrimination in employment, so as to change the age of individuals protected by such prohibition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1260 is a non-binding resolution recognizing Impiricus, a Georgia-based health-tech startup named by Deloitte as the U.S.'s fastest-growing company. It commends Impiricus for developing an AI platform that helps pharmaceutical companies share healthcare resources with providers and offers free clinical tools - including translation, prior-authorization help, and e-prescribing - to doctors, nurses, and dentists, especially in rural areas. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations; it is purely ceremonial, extending formal recognition and best wishes to the company. This resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 5, 2026.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law provide a trust fund for the purpose of providing no-cost access to certain vaccines for children 18 years of age or younger and seniors 60 years of age or older and make all provisions regarding such fund; to provide that the General Assembly may provide for a source of funding specifically designated for such fund, and that such fund shall not be subject to the lapsing provisions of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 34, and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, labor and industrial relations, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to provide for limited bereavement leave and limited extended compassionate leave for certain employees under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain employer actions; to provide for a cause of action and remedy; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Ambassador Davisha L. Johnson as a Goodwill Ambassador for county and municipal economic diplomacy; supporting exploratory international engagement with the Republic of Liberia; and encouraging state and municipal coordination in advancement of trade, tourism, and foreign direct investment in agriculture; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Department of Community Affairs, so as to require such department to compile a list of state owned real property that may be used for community gardens; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of community gardens in certain municipalities; to provide requirements for such community gardens; to provide for funding of such community gardens by the municipality; to authorize the lease or other availability of state owned real property for use as community gardens; to provide for construction; to require cooperation from state agencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing National Immunization Week 2026 and expressing support for the goals of the Georgia Universal Vaccine Access Act; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to provide for safer menstrual products in this state; to provide for definitions; to prohibit restricted substances in menstrual products; to provide for the Department of Public Health to identify restricted substances, establish allowable trace thresholds, and provide for a phased compliance schedule; to require ingredient labeling on packages or boxes; to require third-party testing of ingredients; to provide for public disclosure of such testing results; to provide for a civil penalty; to require the Department of Public Health to establish a public education campaign; to provide for periodic review; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 eliminate the state sales and use tax on menstrual hygiene products on certain weekends; to provide for definitions; to provide for the state revenue commissioner to designate such tax-free weekends; to provide for the Department of Revenue to publish dates of such tax-free weekends; to exclude local sales and use taxes; to provide for compliance by retailers; to provide for regulations, forms, and instructions; to provide for public awareness campaigns; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.