Rep. Viola Davis

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36, 44, 46, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, property, public utilities and public transportation, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to prohibit local governments from adding unpaid service charges to the ad valorem tax roll for purposes of tax execution or tax sale of an owner occupied dwelling; to provide for civil remedies and penalties; to make conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 20 and Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education and the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to modernize vision screening and literacy readiness requirements for elementary and secondary school students; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to authorize local governments to establish resource recovery programs in order to reduce hunger and food waste and to utilize a digital platform for such programs; to provide requirements for digital platforms; to limit liability of participants in certain circumstances; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION encouraging bipartisan support for and the promotion of critical media consumption and literacy education in Georgia's public high schools as a tool to reduce political polarization and strengthen both civic and civil discourse; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging state-wide support for passage of the "Audiology Practice Modernization Act," to modernize the scope of the practice of audiology; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 11, 2026, as "Nurses Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It honors Georgia's over 170,000 registered nurses for their critical role in healthcare, including hospital and outpatient care, as well as their growing importance due to an aging population and healthcare demand. The resolution has no policy changes or funding; it simply commends nurses' contributions and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press. As a non-binding recognition, it directly affects Georgia nurses by formally acknowledging their work through the state government.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to encourage the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and authorize the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to maintain policies for institutions and units of each system to grant academic credit to active duty military or veteran students based on military service; to encourage and authorize the use of joint service transcripts and related credit recommendations; to encourage and authorize the development of a guide in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Service for certain students; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HR 1426) recognizing Mickey Garber, a lifelong Clayton County, Georgia resident known as the "Mayor" of Rex. It honors his community service, including neighborhood cleanups, vegetable donations, and support for local events, as well as his military service and work history. The resolution has no policy effect - it is purely ceremonial, formally adopted by the House on February 19, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by Georgia's House of Representatives. It formally recognizes Canada Day in Georgia, citing strong trade ties between the state and Canada, including $13.9 billion in bilateral trade in 2024 and over 300 Canadian-owned businesses employing 33,000 Georgians. The resolution has no policy changes or direct impact on residents or businesses; it is purely symbolic, acknowledging Georgia's economic relationship with Canada through a formal statement. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Severe Weather Preparedness Week and commending the Meteorologists in the public and private sectors alike for their exceptional service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.