Rep. Johnny Chastain

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Early Care and Learning, so as to require child care learning centers to carry certain amounts of liability insurance coverage and to provide proof of such coverage; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1247) is a formal commendation from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Officer Brantley Worley of the McCaysville Police Department and Pickens County Fire and Rescue. It recognizes his service, courage during a line-of-duty shooting on September 12, 2025, which caused serious injuries, and his commitment to community safety. The resolution expresses the House’s gratitude for his selfless dedication and extends well-wishes for his recovery. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or financial effect - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge his sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the members of the Georgia Black Republican Council, an auxiliary of the Georgia Republican Party. It does not create new laws or change policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their work, referencing Black History Month and shared Republican values. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 28, 2026. It has no direct impact on constituents or legislation, as it is purely symbolic.

Maddy summaryHR 1151 is a symbolic resolution designating February 4, 2026, as "Hispanic Day at the state capitol" in Georgia. It formally recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Georgians to the state's economy, culture, and community, citing their workforce participation, civic engagement, and cultural diversity. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply authorizes the House of Representatives to publicly acknowledge this day. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not affect any laws or directly impact constituents.

A RESOLUTION honoring the 2026 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award Recipients and commending the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) that commends President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for proposing the concept of a "Department of Government Efficiency." It contains no actual policy provisions or mechanisms - it solely expresses support for the idea of streamlining government operations through public-private collaboration. The resolution has no effect on creating any new department or changing government operations. It serves only as a ceremonial statement without legislative or administrative impact.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding contracts, so as to revise provisions regarding convenience fees for payment by electronic means; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 and Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting and noncommercial fishing, respectively, so as to remove an exception for the use of air guns to hunt wildlife; to revise provisions concerning the taking of catfish by bow and arrow; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Dawson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens, approved April 22, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 3588), so as to revise the definition of senior citizen; to provide that the homestead exemption granted by this Act shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other homestead exemption applicable to Dawson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; to fix a nonsubstantive scrivener's error; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.