A RESOLUTION honoring the life, military service, and civic contributions of Major General George J. Hearn, Jr. of Monroe, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Keith Brady, the former mayor of Newnan, Georgia, for his public service. It highlights his 32 years of leadership, during which the city's budget grew significantly and its population increased substantially. The resolution also notes his contributions to community development, including the creation of recreational facilities and downtown revitalization. The bill directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Brady as a formal acknowledgment of his achievements.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-2-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the retrocession of jurisdiction over lands owned by the United States, so as to provide for procedures for the retrocession of jurisdiction in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for certain veterans, so as to increase the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to require certain schools and public institutions of higher education to recognize certain rights for student journalists; to provide for protections for student media advisers; to provide for limitations; to provide for written policies; to provide for proceedings and injunctive relief; to provide for legislative findings, declarations, and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a House Study Committee to examine the feasibility of creating a state bridge loan program for local governments facing federally declared disasters. The committee, composed of five representatives appointed by the Speaker, will study how such a program could help municipalities pay for emergency expenses upfront before receiving reimbursement from FEMA. Its findings and recommendations will be reported to the House by December 1, 2026, when the committee is scheduled to be abolished. The bill does not create any new funding or loan programs itself, but rather sets up a study group to evaluate whether Georgia should implement similar assistance mechanisms that some other states have already adopted.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide certain protections for veterans and other eligible persons applying for benefits; to provide for limitations; to provide for violations; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; 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 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disabled veterans and blind persons engaging in peddling, operating businesses, or practicing professions, so as to clarify certain veterans' eligibility for exemption with regard to payment of occupation taxes, administrative fees, and regulatory fees; to provide a definition of "armed conflict" consistent with current federal law; to provide for armed conflicts to be equivalent to periods of war with regard to certain exemptions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for additional military medal awards eligible for special veteran license plates; to provide for a specialty license plate for United States Navy submarine service members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 30, 2026, as Veterans Support Services Awareness Day and honoring James "Jim" Dunn for his lifelong service to veterans; and for other purposes.
