Rep. Robert Dawson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of DNA samples and time and procedure for withdrawal of blood samples, so as to require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., and designating February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1223 is a House resolution commending the Newnan Junior Service League (NJSL) for its 100th anniversary. The resolution formally recognizes NJSL's work since 1926, including funding community projects, hosting events like the Annual Can-A-Thon, and awarding scholarships. It does not create new policy or affect any laws, as it is purely a ceremonial expression of appreciation. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 3, 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reignite the Flame - A Couples Experience, sponsored and hosted by Professor Michael Uadiale and Dr. Enojare Tina (Noja) Uvwo-Uadiale; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1222 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing the Newnan Kiwanis Club's 100th anniversary. It commends the club for its community contributions, including sponsoring the Coweta County Fair since 1947 and donating over $5.8 million to local charities since 2001. The resolution formally congratulates the club on its anniversary and extends best wishes for its future work, with no binding policy changes or direct impacts on legislation or constituents. This is a non-binding recognition measure, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 3, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill) that formally commends the Coweta Cattlemen Association of Coweta County, Georgia. It recognizes the association as Georgia’s oldest continuously active cattlemen’s chapter - founded in 1949 - and highlights its 77-year history of supporting agriculture, youth programs, and rural communities. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect; it serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired student to determine such student's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the Individualized Education Program of a blind or visually impaired student as appropriate; to provide additional requirements for the Individualized Education Program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 1198) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 2, 2026, to honor the life and memory of Mother Essie Lee Harden High following her passing on January 24, 2026. The resolution expresses the House's condolences and recognizes her contributions as a community member, church leader, and devoted family figure from Georgia. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally congratulates and commends Sprayberry's Bar-B-Q in Coweta County for its 100th anniversary, recognizing its founding in 1926 and its role as a longstanding community gathering place and local landmark. The resolution has no policy provisions or financial impact; it simply expresses legislative support through a formal statement and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to the restaurant. It directly affects the restaurant and its owners by acknowledging their century-long service to the community.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Agriculture, so as to require annual reporting by such department regarding food deserts in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.