Rep. Stan Gunter

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to depositions and discovery, so as to require depositions in this state to be taken before certified court reporters; to repeal requirements that depositions in this state shall be recorded by stenographic means; to provide 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 8 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county police, so as to require adoption of a resolution or ordinance and voter approval prior to abolishment of a police force that was created by such method; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION reaffirming our commitment to attorney integrity and recognizing fiduciary duties owed by attorneys to clients and co-counsel; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to magistrate courts, so as to increase the amount of magistrate court claims from $15,000.00 to $30,000.00; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the legal externs who assisted the Georgia General Assembly during the 2026 regular legislative session. It specifically honors individual students from Georgia State University, Mercer University, and Emory University law schools who provided support to various legislative offices and committees. The resolution formally acknowledges their contributions to the legislative process and authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the commendation to each named extern. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or operational requirements, serving only to recognize the students' service and academic experience.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages the formation of the Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus, a voluntary group for state lawmakers interested in golf-related issues. The resolution outlines that the caucus would be open to all General Assembly members, who would elect their own leadership and may establish procedures for their activities. It allows the group to partner with golf organizations, courses, tourism entities, and youth programs to advance shared goals related to outdoor recreation and economic development. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of golf's importance to Georgia's economy and culture.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on Criminal Post-Conviction Litigation to examine delays and inefficiencies in Georgia's system for handling claims that criminal defendants received inadequate legal representation. The committee will consist of 12 members, including legislative representatives and non-legislative experts such as the state attorney general, chief justice, and leaders from defense and prosecution organizations. Its primary function is to study the current post-conviction process, identify problems causing years-long delays, and recommend potential legislative changes to improve how these cases are handled. The committee will produce a report with findings and recommendations before it is dissolved, though this bill does not enact immediate policy changes itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that officially recognizes Union County, Georgia, as the Sorghum Capital of the state. It honors the county's long history of sorghum production dating back to the 1850s and its 57-year tradition of hosting annual sorghum festivals. The resolution acknowledges the county's farmers for their nationally recognized quality of sweet sorghum and their contributions to Georgia's tourism and economy. This measure does not change laws or create new programs but serves to formally celebrate the region's agricultural heritage.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Public Defender Council, so as to provide for vacancies on the legislative oversight committee; to provide for a penalty for failure by the council to cooperate with the committee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to enact the "Mandi Ballinger Act"; to provide for an implementation committee; to provide for the powers, composition, and appointment of such committee; to change the jurisdiction of the juvenile court to include certain children who are 17 years of age; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 27, 37, 42, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, game and fish, mental health, penal institutions, and social services, respectively, so as to make conforming cross-references; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.