A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove a conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude as an exception to the right to register and vote; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
This bill designates the intersection of State Route 54 and Tyrone Road in Fayette County as the Marvin R. Adams Memorial Intersection to honor the life and service of Mr. Marvin R. Adams. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the dedication and directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to Adams' family and the Department of Transportation. The legislation recognizes Adams' long-term contributions to Fayette County leadership, including his role in establishing the Zoning Department and his family's farm that served the community for over 50 years. This is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge Adams' legacy.
This bill dedicates an intersection in Chatham County as the Kevin "Catfish" Jackson Memorial Intersection to honor the life of Mr. Jackson, a former University of Georgia football player and community leader. The resolution directs the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the intersection at State Route 26/US-80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard. Copies of the resolution will be distributed to Mr. Jackson's family and relevant state agencies. This is a commemorative measure that does not alter existing laws or policies.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose for such fees; to provide for imposition of additional civil filing fees and criminal penalties; to provide for adoption of county resolutions; to provide for a technology fund; to provide for technology plans; to provide for expenditure of funds collected; to preempt local Acts providing for technology fees; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes the Rotary Club of Madison County for completing its 1,000th handicap access ramp. The bill directly affects the Rotary Club and the community members who benefit from their accessibility ramp program. It commends the club's volunteer-led initiative that provides free ramps to individuals with mobility challenges, including elderly residents, veterans, and those facing financial hardships. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of the club's decades of service and does not create new laws or funding.
This bill designates March 9, 2026, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol to promote public education about skin cancer prevention and early detection. It directly affects state legislators and staff by encouraging them to acknowledge the date and raise awareness about the risks of excessive sun exposure. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the document to three dermatology organizations: the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Atlanta Dermatological Association, and the Skin Cancer Awareness Network Foundation. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight skin cancer statistics and prevention efforts.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Forestry Commission's Telfair/Wheeler County Unit on being named the 2025 Unit of the Year for Service; the Emanuel/Candler Unit on being named the 2025 Unit of the Year for Community Engagement; Will Dale for being named the 2025 Wildland Firefighter of the Year; and Matthew O'Connor for being named the 2025 Forester of the Year; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 and Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and alternative ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles and title ad valorem tax fee, respectively, so as to repeal the requirement to display a revalidation decal as evidence of annual motor vehicle registration renewal; to provide for conforming changes; 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 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to provide for the approval of certain eligible workforce training programs relative to implementing the federal Workforce Pell Grant program; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employees' insurance and benefits plans; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A. to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to revise provisions limiting the number of local sales and use taxes by authorizing counties to collect an enhanced homestead option sales tax as well as a local option sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to eliminate the ad valorem tax assessment of certain timber at sale or harvest; to require state appropriations to each county, municipality, or school district affected by such tax elimination; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
