A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 34, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, labor and industrial relations, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for the reconstitution of the Office of Student Achievement as the Office of Education and Workforce Strategy; to provide for a combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Plan and Perkins State Plan; to provide for registered apprenticeship programs; to designate the Technical College System of Georgia as the state apprenticeship agency for the State of Georgia and provide for related authority and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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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 use of certain terms in the advertisement and place of business of licensed payment stablecoin issuers; to provide for licensing of payment stablecoin issuers; to provide for third-party examination or investigation; to provide for payment of certain fees and costs of examination and investigation; to provide for suspension or revocation of a license and procedures therefor; to provide for cease and desist orders; to provide for removal of certain officers and members; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative purpose and intent; 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.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for criminal background, license status, and registry checks for owners, applicants, and employees of certain mental health facilities; to provide for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to submit fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Georgia Crime Information Center for the purpose of background checks to find disqualifying records; to provide for maintenance of personnel files; to provide for procedures relating to applicants or employees with ineligible determinations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Robert Lund Hilton and Chris Ann Chapman Hilton for their long-standing contributions to their community and family. It highlights their five decades of marriage, their careers in journalism and financial advising, and their extensive involvement in civic and charitable organizations. The measure directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the couple as a gesture of appreciation for their service and dedication.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and congratulates Jennifer Blakey on her retirement after more than 36 years of teaching in DeKalb and Cherokee counties. It highlights her achievements, such as being named Teacher of the Year twice, and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her. The measure does not change laws or policies but serves as an official commendation for her long service to education in Georgia.
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.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Olivia Dover for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest distinction in the Scouts BSA program. It recognizes her specific accomplishments, including leading the construction of a pathway at the Spalding Corners Swim and Tennis Association and demonstrating strong leadership skills. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Dover as a formal acknowledgment of her achievement.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends Joshua Barrera for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting America. It recognizes his specific accomplishments as a member of Troop 7153, highlighting his leadership skills, dedication to scouting principles, and successful completion of a rigorous training program. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Barrera as an official acknowledgment of his achievement.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to prohibit courts and administrative officers from deferring to agency interpretations of laws and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation treatments; to provide for requirements; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.