A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Gwinnett County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age but less than 70 years of age and in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; 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.
This bill designates March 10, 2026, as Qcells Day to recognize the solar manufacturer's investments in Georgia. The resolution highlights Qcells' role in building domestic solar production facilities in Dalton and Cartersville, Georgia, which aim to create thousands of jobs and reduce reliance on imported solar components. The measure is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or allocate funding, but instead formally acknowledges the company's economic contributions to the state.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit certain practices by landlords and coordinators involving the use of nonpublic competitor data to influence rental price and occupancy decisions; to provide for annual certification and record retention; to provide for enforcement; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; 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 1 of Title 41 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding nuisances, so as to provide for a presumption of the creation of a nuisance based on certain residential local ordinance violations; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ad valorem taxation of property generally; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to business corporations, so as to require corporations to provide a list of authorized filers to the Secretary of State; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This bill is a resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Sidney Holston, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who recently passed away. It formally recognizes his contributions as a minister, educator, business owner, and community leader who served in various local government and advisory roles. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and authorizes the Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Holston's family. No new laws or policies are established by this measure, as it serves solely as a commemorative tribute.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ms. Sharon J. Hill for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
This bill designates a section of State Route 9 in Fulton County as the United States Treasurer Brandon L. Beach Highway to honor his public service. The resolution recognizes Beach's two decades of leadership in Georgia, including his roles in the State Senate, transportation committees, and his current position as U.S. Treasurer. It authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the renamed highway and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution. This is a commemorative measure that does not change operational policies or funding.
This Georgia state resolution establishes a temporary committee to replace the state's existing statue of Alexander Hamilton Stephens in the National Statuary Hall Collection with a new statue of former President Jimmy Carter. The eight-member committee, appointed by state officials, will select a sculptor, design the new statue, and secure private funding to cover all costs including creation, transportation, and a dedication ceremony. Once the new statue is approved by federal authorities, the old Stephens statue will be moved to a location designated by the committee within Georgia. The committee will dissolve on December 1, 2026, after completing the replacement process.
This Georgia legislative resolution honors Lieutenant Colonel Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. by officially dedicating a bridge in his memory. The bill designates the bridge on State Route 42 over Interstate 85 in DeKalb County as the Lt. Col. Albert "Butch" S. Welch Jr. Memorial Bridge. It authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs commemorating Welch, who served in the Army and worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation for nearly 30 years. The resolution also directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the document to Welch's family and the Department of Transportation.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate transfer tax, so as to revise the tax for sales to the United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; to revise an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This resolution creates a Georgia Senate study committee to examine adoption affordability and permanency systems. The committee will study cost drivers (like home studies and fees), regulatory barriers, financial incentives (such as tax credits), and access challenges - especially for middle-income families and children with special needs. It does not make new laws but will evaluate Georgia's current adoption framework across state laws and agency practices. The committee, composed of five Senate members, will report findings by December 2026 to inform potential future policy changes. This affects prospective adoptive families, child welfare agencies, and children in foster care seeking permanent placements.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to disqualify business enterprises that hire illegal aliens for large-scale projects from claiming certain tax credits associated with such projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
