Statham, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption
In plain English Provides a $20,000 homestead tax exemption for Statham residents age 62 or older, and an additional $10,000 exemption for those 67 or older.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Statham ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-12 · 2026-05-12
Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse
In plain English Revises requirements for reporting child abuse, including definitions and use of a secure web-based reporting platform.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse; to provide…
VetoedVeto V7 · 2026-05-12
Local government; probate judges shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; provide – CA
In plain English Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all probate judges to be elected in nonpartisan elections.
Official synopsis: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that all probate judges shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-12
Education; utilize weapon detection systems in certain school buildings; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies…
Passed one chamberSenate Tabled · 2026-03-31
Motor vehicles; operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; to require posting of notice of such…
Passed one chamberSenate Tabled · 2026-03-31
Camp, Evelyn Wallace Johnson; 100th birthday; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Evelyn Wallace Johnson Camp on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-27
Holy Week; March 29 to April 4, 2026; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 29 to April 4, 2026, as Holy Week; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-27
House Study Committee on the Impact of Multiplayer Online Gaming Platforms; create
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Impact of Multiplayer Online Gaming Platforms; and for other purposes.
Out of committeeHouse Committee Favorably Reported · 2026-03-25
House Study Committee on Local Governmental Professional Contracting; create
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Local Governmental Professional Contracting; and for other purposes.
Out of committeeHouse Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute · 2026-03-25
Teachers Retirement System; certain beneficiaries hired to work in certain areas; provisions
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to remove the requirement that certain subject areas be designated…
Passed one chamberSenate Read Second Time · 2026-03-25
Property; fine for any frivolous mechanic lien filed; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mechanics and materialmen relative to liens, so as to provide for a fine for any frivolous…
Passed one chamberSenate Read Second Time · 2026-03-23
Honorable Terry England Intersection; Barrow County; dedicate
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Terry England and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-03-20
Wrestling programs of Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season; commend
A RESOLUTION commending the wrestling programs of Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-06
Education; term "education record"; revise definitions
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to revise definitions of the term "education record"; to include additional cross-references relative to access to student education records by parents and…
Not out of committeeHouse Second Readers · 2026-03-06
Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee of the House of Representatives; establish
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding financial affairs, so as to establish the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee of the House…
Passed one chamberSenate Read and Referred · 2026-03-06
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