Rep. Yasmin Neal

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association for its work supporting underrepresented professionals through career development, mentorship, scholarships, and leadership programs. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the House's appreciation for the chapter's contributions to economic empowerment and community development in Atlanta. No specific individuals or entities are directly affected by this resolution.

Maddy summaryHR 1277 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. It highlights Georgia's strong cultural, economic, and political ties with Japan, including $8.33 billion in trade, 700+ Japanese-affiliated offices employing 40,000 people, and sister-city relationships across the state. The resolution formally commends the consulate's efforts to strengthen Georgia-Japan relations and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the consulate. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for the offense of theft by shoplifting of essential items; to provide for penalty and for prosecution by citation; to provide for punishment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits regarding income tax, so as to create an income tax credit for certain expenditures by a production company related to certain state certified productions; to provide for rules and regulations and an application process related to such income tax credit; to provide for certain conditions, procedures, and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," so as to add independent filmmakers to the list of entities eligible to claim tax credits for qualified production activities; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 and Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records and reports relative to business corporations and miscellaneous provisions relative to limited liability companies, respectively, so as to require corporations and limited liability companies and their subsidiaries to provide certain information to the Secretary of State if they own a certain number of multifamily residences; to require the Secretary of State to publish such information on the Georgia Corporations Division website; to provide for definitions; 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 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of dangerous weapons, so as to provide for the offense of unlawful possession of parts of a machine gun; to provide for punishment; to provide for an exemption; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; 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 provide for a new special purpose local option sales tax dedicated to healthcare purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for impact on other taxes; to provide for accountability and the withholding of funds by the state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 5, 2026, as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to provide for adults with cognitive decline to be considered disabled adults; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.