Rep. Demetrius Douglas

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-5-24.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exception to three-tier system, transfer of liquids, sales at brewer's licensed premises, taxing, regulatory authority, and conditions or limitations, so as to provide for satellite tasting rooms operated by brewers; to provide for limitations; to provide for an exception to a transfer limitation; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates promoting or supporting certain agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Jackson State University; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a homestead exemption for an additional 100 percent disabled veterans' homestead exemption for the full assessed value of a homestead in certain circumstances; to authorize municipalities to seek supplementary funding to offset lost revenue from the homestead exemption; to provide for a short title; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1487) formally congratulates the Atlanta Track Club Elite for breaking the world record in the indoor men's 4x800-meter relay at the 2026 Penn Classic with a time of 7:10.29, surpassing the previous record by 1.01 seconds. It specifically recognizes the team members (Clay Pender, Luke Houser, Luciano Fiore, and Sean Dolan) and their record-setting performance. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition, directed to be sent to the athletes by the House Clerk. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or government actions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-46-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for certification, utilization of nationally recognized accreditation standards, and website identifying nationally recognized accreditation entities, so as to provide that, in cases where a private review agent or utilization review entity is questioning the medical necessity of a healthcare service, a final determination on medical necessity must be agreed to by a clinical peer licensed in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise certain exceptions from the criminal prohibitions on gambling for coin operated amusement machines; to expand such exceptions to coin operated amusement machines that may be operated for the play of poker, blackjack, any other card game, or keno; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit for certain costs in providing a transportation benefit to certain employees; to provide for limitations; to provide for a public awareness campaign; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; 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 summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Andrew Adams, founder of Georgia-based ProLevel Recovery. It formally commends him for his work establishing a sports medicine business, his NFL Super Bowl championship background, and his community-focused initiatives in healthcare and financial literacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply directs the House Clerk to provide Adams with a copy of the resolution. It affects no individuals or entities beyond this symbolic acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing the City of McDonough, Georgia, for its first annual "McDonough Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It acknowledges McDonough's founding in 1823, historical role as a stagecoach hub, current population (~30,000), and local leadership. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide the city with a copy of the recognition. It has no policy impact or financial effect - it is purely symbolic, honoring the city's history and community.