Rep. Noelle Kahaian

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate Blood Plasma Donation Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Health and all county boards of health to require persons to submit to vaccinations against or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to dependency proceedings, so as to provide for protections for children who adopt an identity that differs from their sex; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to child abuse, so as to provide for protections for children who adopt an identity that differs from their sex; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to social services, so as to provide for the right to exercise religious beliefs or other strongly held beliefs of certain caregivers; to provide for certification; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide limitations for state employees and contractors regarding a parent-child relationship; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-417 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to presentation of proper identification to poll workers, swearing of statement when unable to produce, use of provisional ballots, and penalty for false swearing, so as to provide that certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to require the term "BEARER NOT A U.S. CITIZEN - NOT VOTER ID" to be included on certain licenses, permits, and special identification cards; to require that certain license, permit, or special identification card numbers be appended with the prefix "NC" to reflect that such cards are held by noncitizens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous local administrative provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to prohibit the levy and sale of properties owned by certain senior citizens for failure to pay ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a state-wide homestead tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for a portion of the value of the homestead for certain senior residents; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise provisions related to the state-wide uniform system of voting equipment; to transfer responsibility for the certification and selection of such system from the Secretary of State to the State Election Board; to provide that such system shall use hand marked and hand counted paper ballots; to provide for the use of ballot marking devices by voters precluded from using hand marked ballots; to provide for the use of the same equipment in municipal elections; to make conforming changes to provisions related to scanning absentee ballots; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1191), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes Richard Storer, a 92-year-old clock maker and repairman from Hampton, Georgia, for preserving the rare craft of clock making over 62 years. The resolution commends his dedication, including his work on historic clocks (like one from 1737) and teaching others, and extends well-wishes for his health. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes February 17, 2026, as Blood Plasma Donation Awareness Day in Georgia. It aims to raise public awareness about the importance of blood plasma donations, particularly highlighting the need for greater representation in Georgia's plasma collection industry. The resolution specifically notes that while over 86% of plasma donations nationally come from individuals of African descent, Georgia currently has no plasma collection centers owned by people from this demographic, and emphasizes the critical role of plasma in treating conditions like sickle cell disease. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge these issues.