Rep. Karen Lupton

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the security guard division of the Department of Public Safety, so as to authorize the commissioner of public safety to provide security guards to the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives and their families or any member of the General Assembly who is subject to a creditable threat to his or her safety or security in the same manner as currently provided for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution (HR 1145) encourages Georgia to deepen ties with Taiwan through concrete actions. It urges Georgia to establish a trade office in Taiwan (following 23 other states and Guam), organize trade delegations, and sign an education exchange agreement. The resolution also supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations like WHO and promotes cultural events, such as Taiwanese American Heritage Week. It does not create new laws but formally recognizes Taiwan's economic partnership with Georgia (where Taiwan ranked as Georgia's 15th largest import market in 2024) and shared democratic values with the U.S.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that changes to apportionment and districts of the General Assembly and Congress shall only be made in the first odd-numbered year subsequent to each United States decennial census; to provide that additional changes shall only be made when necessary to comply with a court order; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that public schools schedule a lunch period for each class that includes not less than 30 consecutive minutes of seated time beginning from the time that a majority of the class has been seated after receiving their meals; to require local boards of education or other public school governing bodies to establish certain policies; to require the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations; to authorize the State Board of Education to provide grants; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1038 is a House resolution recognizing HealthMPowers for 25 years of service in advancing youth health in Georgia. It commends the organization for its work through evidence-based programs, school partnerships, and youth leadership initiatives across nearly all Georgia school districts. The resolution specifically highlights HealthMPowers' focus on youth advisory boards, advocacy training, and empowering young people to drive health improvements. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding policy changes or direct impact on individuals or programs.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 1006) that formally recognizes and commends Mr. Louis Boos. It has no policy impact or effect on any specific group, as it is purely an honorary gesture. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 12, 2026, following standard procedural steps. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any legislative outcomes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health generally, so as to provide for a three-year pilot program for dietetics services for public elementary and secondary school students and patients at federally qualified health centers; to provide for reimbursement; to provide for reporting; to provide for definitions; to provide for termination of the pilot program and automatic repeal of the statute; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to authorize county and municipal law enforcement agencies to employ civilian personnel to assist in certain investigations; to provide for a definition; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for the establishment of a training program for civilian community responders by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform rules of the road, so as to authorize civilian community responders to assist in directing and regulating the flow of traffic; to provide that civilian community responders utilize uniform motor vehicle accident reports and reporting procedures; 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 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Labor to ensure that certain employees receive comparable pay for comparable work in jobs which require comparable skill, effort, and responsibility; to provide for powers and duties of the Commissioner; to provide for consent orders, administrative orders, hearings, penalties, and judicial review; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 33, 34, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, labor and industrial relations, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to provide for a refundable tax credit for grocery, transportation, and utility costs; to provide for a refundable tax credit for certain workforce development training expenses; to provide for the collection and administration of such tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.