A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its Georgia chapter for leadership in suicide prevention; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1320), not a policy bill. It formally commends Judge Stacey K. Hydrick for her judicial service, specifically recognizing her work as a DeKalb County Superior Court judge handling complex criminal and civil cases, her prior roles as a state court judge and prosecutor, and her leadership in the legal community. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, expresses the House's appreciation for her career but does not create any new laws or affect any policies or individuals beyond honoring her service.
Maddy summaryHR 1325 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 12, 2026, as "New Americans Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges immigrants' contributions to Georgia, citing their economic impact (e.g., $15.8 billion in annual taxes) and roles in key industries. The resolution has no direct effect on individuals or regulations, as it solely designates a day for recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 10, 2026.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance relative to elementary and secondary school students, so as to require the local governing body for each school system and public school to adopt a policy providing that students shall be granted not less than two excused absences per school year for attending or participating in a civic or political event; to require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for the creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the maintenance of and access to such registry; to provide for clerks of court to provide information to the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide for the registration of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the assessment of fees on recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the removal of such offenders from the registry; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for immunity; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1254) formally recognizes the Tartan Trot, an annual community event hosted by Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, Georgia. It commemorates the event's celebration of Scottish heritage and Reformation history while highlighting its fundraising role for local and international causes like Habitat for Humanity, Stop Hunger Now, and food banks. The resolution specifically notes the 2026 event's expected 950 participants and its history of raising over $70,000 annually through run/walk events. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic commendation of the church's community service and cultural outreach efforts.
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 Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to repeal provisions relating to local law enforcement involvement with immigration and cooperation with federal authorities; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to repeal provisions relating to the verification of immigration status; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to repeal provisions relating to immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions, so as to repeal provisions relating to reports regarding foreign-born inmates in custody, compliance with immigration detainer notices, and reporting requirements; to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to make confirming changes; laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a financial aid program to provide grants to eligible students to assist with off-campus housing expenses; to provide definitions; to provide for a maximum award amount; to provide for applications; to provide for rules, regulations, and procedures; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions related to daily expense accounts of members of the General Assembly; to provide members of the General Assembly with an additional security expense allowance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
