A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to move the regulation of various professions from individual boards to the Secretary of State; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to cemetery and funeral services; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to amend Code Section 53-2-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to DNA testing; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to amend Title 43 and Code Section 12-8-107 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to amend Code Section 43-10A-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Maddy summaryHB 579 revises Georgia's licensing laws for professions and businesses, directly affecting licensed professionals (like doctors, therapists, and tradespeople) and the state agencies that oversee their licenses. It updates procedures for license applications, renewals, and board meetings, requires licensing rules to protect public health and safety, and repeals outdated committees for certain counseling boards. The bill also clarifies that licensing board members receive standard state expense allowances and mandates public access to meeting schedules. Signed into law as Act 89, it takes effect on July 1, 2026.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment and term of such additional judge by the Governor; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Middle Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia veterans cemeteries, so as to revise the terms of eligibility for persons to be buried in Georgia veterans cemeteries; to provide for a definition; to require an affidavit in certain circumstances; to provide for applicability; to provide for fees; to provide for the Veterans Service Board to have certain discretion; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to expand the definition of an approved school to include certain institutions which offer programs in nursing; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reimbursement of training expenses by subsequent employer of peace officer, collection procedure, and required documentation, so as to extend the time frame for which reimbursement of total training expenses by a subsequent employer of a peace officer may be sought; to provide for types of training eligible for reimbursement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery, so as to provide for protections for inspectors of code enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide for enhanced penalties for simple assault, aggravated assault, simple battery, battery, and aggravated battery committed upon inspectors of code enforcement in certain circumstances; 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 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician assistants, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "PA Licensure Compact"; to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for date of implementation, withdrawal, and amendment; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for effect of the compact; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Blaise Aristide Ndewa, a student intern from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Georgia, for his work as a legislative intern during the 2026 session. The resolution recognizes his participation in the Georgia Gwinnett College Internship Program, where he gained experience in policy research and constituent services while working with the Working Families Caucus. By adopting this resolution, the House of Representatives honors his contributions and extends best wishes for his future career goals in sports management and nonprofit work.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally dedicates an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Interstate 520 in Augusta-Richmond County in honor of Don A. Grantham. The legislation recognizes Grantham's long-standing contributions to Georgia through his leadership roles, including his service as Chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority and State Transportation Board, as well as his extensive community and business involvement. The bill directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the interchange with Grantham's name. It also authorizes the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Grantham and the Department of Transportation.