A RESOLUTION honoring the anniversary of the Unites States Supreme Court's Olmstead decision and the courage of its plaintiffs; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5504), so as to revise how the income cap is calculated related to the low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the ODYSSEY Media Group, the iliad Literary-Art Magazine, and David A. Ragsdale for over 23 years of journalistic excellence, student creativity, and outstanding service to the people of Athens, Georgia, and beyond; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 26, 2026, as We Are CASA Day at the state capitol to honor the organization's work in Georgia. The bill directly affects the Georgia House of Representatives and the public by formally recognizing the contributions of We Are CASA, a nonprofit that supports immigrant and working-class families through advocacy, health services, and community organizing. The resolution does not change laws or policies but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of the organization's activities, including voter registration, health insurance partnerships, and housing rights advocacy. The Clerk of the House is authorized to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and media.
A RESOLUTION urging the Commissioner of Insurance to conduct a comprehensive review of prescription drug pricing and identify strategies to reduce the cost of prescription medications for citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Prochaska and Amanda Prochaska for their years of service at The Oconee Enterprise; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence to examine how AI systems impact Georgia residents and government operations. The five-member committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House, will study risks to minors, AI use in state decision-making, transparency standards, and opportunities for economic growth and efficiency. The committee will hold meetings, receive allowances for up to five days, and submit a report by December 1, 2026, which may include legislative recommendations. This is a procedural resolution establishing a temporary study group rather than enacting immediate policy changes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to require secondary schools and public institutions of higher education to recognize certain rights for student journalists; to provide for protections for student media advisers; to provide for limitations; to provide for written policies; to provide for proceedings and injunctive relief; to provide for legislative findings, declarations, and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; 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 Code Section 48-5-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to application for homestead exemption and unlawful to solicit fee to file application for homestead for another, so as to provide procedures for the transmission of relevant information following a real estate closing to allow for the automatic granting of homestead exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the Clarke County School District for preserving the historic and significant West Broad Street School Campus; and for other purposes.
