Rep. John Carson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally commends Jonathan Sandberg for earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest achievement in Scouting America. The resolution recognizes his leadership skills, dedication to scouting principles, and completion of a community service project that beautified a nature trail at Kennesaw First Baptist Church. It authorizes the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Sandberg as an official acknowledgment of his accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Grant Penner for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest distinction in Scouting America. It recognizes his completion of a rigorous training program and his Eagle project, which involved building reusable signs for a local charity event. The resolution formally congratulates Penner for his leadership skills and dedication to scouting principles, with a copy of the document to be distributed to him. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge an individual's accomplishment.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude a portion of overtime compensation and cash tips from taxation; to provide for reporting by employers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for 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 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to provide certain retirement systems the option to invest in real estate; to provide for an increase in certain retirement systems allowable alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors Georgia's retirees and the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA), a nonprofit organization that advocates for over 50,000 active and retired state employees and educators. The resolution recognizes the GSRA's work in promoting education and supporting retirement and health care benefits for state workers, while acknowledging the dedicated service of thousands of individuals who have enriched the state. It directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to the association as a gesture of appreciation. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic commendation of the association's efforts and the contributions of Georgia's retired public servants.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to authorize public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion; to require the Department of Education to establish a state-wide K-12 Title VI Coordinator; to require the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish a state-wide Higher Education Title VI Coordinator; to authorize withholding of funds for noncompliance; to provide for notice and appeal procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5B of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special districts for transit purposes sales and use tax (Transit SPLOST), so as to provide for time limits upon the recalling of an election for approval of such special sales and use tax upon failure to approve; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1478 is a House resolution honoring Elizabeth "Betty" Blackie Ricchiuti, a Georgia resident who passed away on January 29, 2026. The resolution expresses the House's condolences for her death, recognizing her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community member known for her integrity, kindness, and dedication to family. This symbolic resolution, adopted by the House on February 25, 2026, does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates her legacy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to provide for a minimum speed limit of 50 miles per hour on certain highways; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Brian James Hunt, a Georgia resident who died on February 7, 2026. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences for his passing and recognizes his service in the U.S. Air Force, his faith, family life, and community contributions. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. No policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.