Sen. Jason Anavitarte

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding nonlapsing revenue of institutions of the University System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions regarding writing off small amounts due to the state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-390.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless stunt driving, so as to replace the forfeiture penalty of a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving with authority to order the installation of a device which limits the speed of such vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures and conditions upon issuance of such orders; to provide for notification to the Department of Revenue; to provide for a penalty; 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 O.C.G.A., relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for the acceptance of tax digests in the event of a publication error made by a newspaper; to revise required information for bills and notices of assessment for ad valorem taxation of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Dallas ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act incorporating the town of Braswell, approved December 13, 1895, (Ga. L. 1895, p. 142), as amended; to provide for transfer of duties and obligations to Paulding and Polk counties; to provide for transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Paulding and Polk counties; to establish special tax and service districts for outstanding bonded indebtedness and other obligations; to provide for future proceeds of special and regular local option sales taxes; to provide for the designation of the Community of Braswell; 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 2 of Title 20 and Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education and drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to revise requirements for public school policies and procedures relative to student attendance; to provide for multi-tier supports and interventions; to revise provisions relative to attendance review teams; to provide for attendance intervention plans; to provide for consequences for chronically unexcused students, such as ineligibility for interscholastic and extracurricular activities and potential ineligibility to be issued an instruction permit or driver's license by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to authorize the use of temporary door locking devices in public buildings during certain emergency situations; to provide for guidelines for use of such devices; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; 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 authorize certain local governing authorities to provide temporary tax relief from the taxes levied for the harvest or sale of standing timber in certain disaster areas;to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title and legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Funding to examine how Georgia's universities and technical colleges are currently funded. The committee will study the existing funding formulas, which are based on student enrollment rather than student outcomes, and explore whether these formulas need updating to account for changes like virtual instruction and declining enrollment. The six-member committee will meet to investigate these issues and can recommend new legislation to the General Assembly. The committee will operate until December 1, 2026, and must submit a final report before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Austin Trott for completing a 10-year work anniversary with the Georgia State Senate. The document highlights his career progression from a senate aide in 2015 to his current role as deputy director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, noting his academic background and contributions to legislative operations. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to Trott as an official acknowledgment of his service and leadership.