Rep. Imani Barnes

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies of state government, so as to create the Georgia Youth Advisory Council; to provide for appointment of members to the advisory council; to provide for criteria of the membership of the advisory council; to provide for terms of members; to provide for quarterly meetings; to provide for purpose and activities of the advisory council; to provide for annual reports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs, so as to establish a program to support recruitment of teachers by providing grant funds to be paid by public schools to student teachers participating in the required student teaching component of their teacher education programs; to provide for applications for grants; to provide for maximum payments; to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations to implement the program; to provide for definitions; 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 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide for the creation of a program to assist former handlers and adopters of retired law enforcement dogs with veterinary care costs; to provide for the selection of a charitable organization to administer and manage said program; to provide for the disbursement of funds for qualifying veterinary care for retired law enforcement dogs; to provide limitations on the amount of funds disbursed; to provide authorization for the selected charitable organization to use certain funds to pay administrative expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes the value of theater education in schools. It acknowledges how theater programs help students develop creativity and explore career paths, while also honoring the work of educators, administrators, and community supporters. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the public and media. It does not change laws or allocate funding, but serves as a symbolic statement of support for the arts.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on Long COVID to investigate the condition's prevalence, impacts, and policy needs. The committee will consist of 11 members appointed by the Speaker of the House and will study how Long COVID affects health, work, education, and public health systems. Members will receive standard legislative allowances, and the committee must submit a report with findings or recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026. The study aims to help the General Assembly understand the condition and identify strategies for improving care access and support services.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2026 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards finalists, "Overcomer Founder" award, and "Ruth Brewster Endurance" award recipients for their achievements; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Education and local school systems to prioritize the inclusion of ex officio, honorary, and nonvoting student representatives on its local boards of education to increase student engagement and advocacy in the policy issues that determine academic outcomes for Georgia's children; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that officially dedicates an interchange at the intersection of State Route 407 (I-285) and State Route 8 (US-29) in DeKalb County to Representative Michele Henson. The legislation recognizes her long service as a Georgia state representative and her contributions to healthcare, economic development, and community organizations. It authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs bearing her name at the interchange. The measure also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Representative Henson and the Department of Transportation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Morningside Presbyterian Church in Atlanta for its 100th anniversary. It acknowledges the church's history since its establishment in 1925 and highlights its ongoing community service through various ministries and programs. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the House of Representatives. It directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the church for their records.