A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Gwinnett County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Gwinnett County; 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 provide a homestead exemption from City of Loganville ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Walton County; 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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 amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies of state government, so as to create the Georgia Youth Advisory Council; to provide for appointment of members to the advisory council; to provide for criteria of the membership of the advisory council; to provide for terms of members; to provide for quarterly meetings; to provide for purpose and activities of the advisory council; to provide for annual reports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to provide for the creation of first-time homebuyer savings accounts; to provide for contributions by account holders to accounts; to provide for transfer of beneficiaries; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for certain exemptions from certain requirements for financial institutions; to provide for tax deductions; to provide for tax deduction limits; to provide for unqualified withdrawal penalties and exceptions; to permit the Department of Revenue to impose penalties for fraudulent activity; to require the Department of Revenue to create certain forms; to provide for a short title; to provide for purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends former President Barack Obama on the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. It honors his public service, historic role as the first African American president, and the center's mission to inspire leadership and community engagement through its museum, library, and public spaces. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the public and media. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of Obama's legacy and the significance of the new center.
This bill creates a temporary House Study Committee to investigate gamecock fighting in Georgia, a blood sport involving trained chickens that is currently legal in the state but illegal federally. The committee will consist of five representatives appointed by the Speaker and Minority Leader to examine the conditions, issues, and potential policy recommendations related to this activity. The group will meet for up to five days and receive standard legislative allowances, with the committee automatically dissolving on December 1, 2026. This is a procedural measure focused on research and study rather than immediate legislative action or policy change.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to provide for the offense of disruption of a worship service; to provide for legislative findings, to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on MARTA Governance, Financial Accountability, and Regional Transit Oversight; and for other purposes.
This bill dedicates an intersection in Athens-Clarke County as the Dan Magill Memorial Intersection to honor the life of Mr. Dan Magill, a former University of Georgia athlete, coach, and administrator. The legislation authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at the intersection of State Route 15AL and Woodlawn Avenue bearing the memorial name. The bill recognizes Magill's contributions to Georgia athletics, including his 34-year tenure as head tennis coach and his role in establishing the university's tennis complex. Copies of the resolution will be distributed to Magill's family and the Department of Transportation.
This bill establishes a temporary House Study Committee to examine how Georgia's state legislature provides constituent services to residents. The committee will consist of five representatives, with three appointed by the Speaker and two by the Minority Leader, and will study current practices, identify problems, and recommend improvements to make constituent assistance more modern, standardized, and accountable. The committee has the authority to meet as needed, receive standard legislative allowances, and submit a final report by December 1, 2026, which may include policy recommendations or proposed legislation. All committee members will be compensated according to existing state law, with funding drawn from the House of Representatives' budget.
This bill designates a specific intersection in Henry County as the Councilman Alphonso Thomas Memorial Intersection to honor his life and public service. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the location, which is at the junction of State Route 42/US-23 and East Atlanta Road. The legislation recognizes Councilman Thomas's 35-year career in Stockbridge and his contributions to youth mentorship and civic engagement. Copies of the resolution will be distributed to his family and the Department of Transportation for record-keeping purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, so as to require the task force reviewing the effectiveness of existing program weights under the "Quality Basic Education Act" to meet every two years rather than every three years; to require such task force to prepare and submit a report; to provide for the requirements of such report; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
