Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of State Route 81 in Newton County, Georgia, as the W.D. "Don" Ballard Memorial Highway to honor the legacy of William Donaldson "Don" Ballard. The legislation 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 Ballard's family and the transportation department. Ballard is recognized for his service as a Navy veteran during World War II, his long career in public service including roles as a county attorney and state legislator, and his work as mayor of Oxford. The bill is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but instead formally recognizes Ballard's contributions to his community and state through a memorial naming.
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to prohibit the disclosure of taxpayer telephone numbers in property tax records sold, transferred, or shared with third parties; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for complaints; to provide for policies and procedures; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Bethany Shirley, a junior air rifle athlete. It highlights her achievements in marksmanship competitions, including winning multiple national championships in 2025. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves to honor her accomplishments and distribute a copy of the commendation to her.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-21.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass involving a wild animal, so as to provide for the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the designation of a State Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that commends the American Red Cross and officially recognizes March 2026 as Red Cross Month. It directly affects the American Red Cross organization and the Georgia House of Representatives members who passed the resolution. The bill highlights the Red Cross's humanitarian work in Georgia, including disaster response, blood donation services, military support, and community safety programs. The resolution authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the American Red Cross.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the information sought from persons registering to vote who indicate that they were previously registered to vote in another state, county, or municipality; to provide that comparable notices received from other states related to persons previously registered to vote in Georgia may be used to cancel such persons' voter registration in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, so as to establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant features; to provide a definition; to establish criteria and procedures for such grants; to require reporting from grant recipients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for content standards for digital literacy instruction; to require students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to receive grade level appropriate instruction in digital literacy; to require the Department of Education to develop and publish model programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.