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.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for dry needling to be performed by certain licensed professionals; to provide for definitions; to restrict certain representations and advertisements related to the performance of dry needling; to provide for education and training requirements for occupational therapists to perform dry needling; to provide for disciplinary action; to provide for training requirements for acupuncturists; 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 Titles 16, 19, 31, 48, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, domestic relations, health, revenue and taxation, and social services, respectively, so as to modernize and update provisions relative to duties or functions of the Department of Public Health; to provide for related matters; 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 Senate Resolution honors the life and memory of Larry Wayne Haney, a lifelong resident of Rockmart, Georgia, who passed away on March 22, 2026. The bill formally recognizes his contributions to the community through his business career and his dedication to family, friends, and rodeo life. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Haney's family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Deputy Anthony Pacifico of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for his courageous actions in the line of duty. The bill highlights his service since 2018, including his work as a K-9 handler and a specific incident on October 25, 2025, where he intervened to protect a fellow deputy from a knife attack. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the commendation to Deputy Pacifico as official recognition of his bravery and dedication.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that recognizes and commends Deputy Nicolas Glass of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for his service and actions in the line of duty. The resolution highlights his dedication to the community, including responding to over 1,100 calls for service and handling more than 180 cases since joining the department in 2022. It specifically acknowledges an incident on October 25, 2025, where Deputy Glass faced a knife attack while conducting a welfare check, demonstrating courage by defending himself and alerting fellow deputies to stop the threat. The resolution formally expresses gratitude for his service to Cherokee County and the State of Georgia and authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Deputy Glass.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Angela W. Touhy for her long and distinguished service to the Georgia State Senate. It directly affects Mrs. Touhy by officially honoring her career, which includes over 35 years of public service in state administration and legislative support roles. The resolution highlights her contributions to the Senate Appropriations Committee and her continued work assisting the committee after retirement in 2022. The Senate authorized the Secretary to provide a copy of this resolution to Mrs. Touhy as a formal acknowledgment of her service.
A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Affairs to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code in order to protect housing affordability and maintain the current energy code framework of this state; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20E of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act," so as to provide for insurance coverage for certain out-of-network ambulance transportation service; to provide for the minimum allowable reimbursement rate for such service; to provide for maximum amounts on copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles for such service; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.