A RESOLUTION commending Lara S. Martin, MA, MPH, for her exceptional service and leadership in advancing global health, humanitarian response, and human rights; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1135) symbolically recognizes the City of Tucker, Georgia, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, marking its incorporation on November 3, 2015. It honors Tucker's history, civic achievements, and contributions to DeKalb County over its first decade, commending its leadership, residents, and progress in areas like infrastructure and community development. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply directs the House Clerk to provide copies to Tucker officials as a formal gesture of acknowledgment. It directly affects Tucker's city leadership and residents through ceremonial recognition.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the City of Tucker upon its 10th anniversary and recognizing May 2, 2026, as Tucker Day at the state capitol; 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 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 Titles 12, 25, and 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, fire protection and safety, and insurance, respectively, so as to provide greater health protections for firefighters; to create the Firefighter Health Advisory Council and establish its powers; to provide for the establishment and purpose of the Firefighter PFAS Initiative; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of DeKalb County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 429 creates a House Study Committee to examine Georgia's funding model for Next Generation 9-1-1, which would modernize emergency call services. The committee, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker, will review the state's current 9-1-1 system (unchanged since 1968 and funded by a 1977 model) and recommend reforms to support the transition to a modern system capable of handling mobile calls (85% of 9-1-1 traffic). The committee must submit a report to the House by December 1, 2025, including any proposed legislation for funding changes. This resolution does not enact new law but establishes a process to evaluate funding needs for improved emergency services.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vaccinations for influenza and pneumococcal disease for certain discharged patients, vaccinations or other measures for health care workers and other employees in hospitals, immunity from liability, and standing orders, so as to lower the age from 50 to 18 years old at which hospitals shall offer inpatient vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to revise provisions relating to solar power facility agreements; to revise provisions relating to the waiver of certain requirements of such agreements; to provide for the certification by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources that solar power facility agreements meet certain requirements; to provide civil penalties; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
