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40 bills for “B High ATL (BHIGHTV)”.
B High ATL (BHIGHTV); outstanding contributions to hip-hop media, cultural preservation, and community engagement; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes B High ATL (BHIGHTV), an Atlanta-based hip-hop media platform, for its contributions to hip-hop journalism and cultural preservation in the South.
… WHEREAS, B High ATL (BHIGHTV) stands as one of the Southern region's leading hip-hop media platforms, delivering authentic conversations, exclusive interviews, and cultural insight from the …
Jackson-Gordon; Dr. Janet; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon, an Atlanta entrepreneur and philanthropist, for her career achievements.
… Janet Jackson-Gordon further serves as founder of Boss Chix ATL, an empowerment platform through which she champions women entrepreneurs by providing business consulting, marketing, promotions, and mentorship …
Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce; Clayton County Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Clayton County's government and two local chambers of commerce and marks February 6, 2025 as Clayton County Day at the state capitol.
… Elevate ATL, a leadership training academy created to develop community leaders who inspire, promote, and champion the economic development of our region, and Leadership Clayton, a leadership development …
Butler, Brian; outstanding contributions of Brandon Butler, Jah Rawlings, Tory Edwards, Ian Ford, Bem Joiner, William Sparks, and Shelly McAllister in organizing 404 Weekend & acknowledging their representation of Butter.ATL, and others; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Brian Butler and several organizers for their work putting together 404 Weekend, an Atlanta cultural celebration, and recognizes the groups they represent.
… Shelly McAllister in organizing 404 Weekend and acknowledging their collective representation of Butter.ATL, Atlanta Influences Everything, Finish First, and The Trap Museum; and for other purposes. WHEREAS …
Clayton County Day; recognize February 6, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as Clayton County Day at the state capitol, commending Clayton County government and two local chambers of commerce.
… Elevate ATL, a leadership training academy created to develop community leaders who inspire, promote, and champion the economic development of our region, and Leadership Clayton, a leadership development …
Ad valorem tax; define multipurpose off-highway vehicle; provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 297 would abolish the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and rename and restructure the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority into a new Georgia Transportation Efficiency Authority, while extending MARTA's sales tax and revising local transit funding rules.
… the regional transit plan and approved by the Atlanta-regional Transit Link 'ATL' Authority. </del> (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of the MARTA Act, any county, municipality, special tax …
Clark, Monesha; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day and commends Atlanta entrepreneur and media personality Monesha Clark for her work and public contributions.
… to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, known as "Ms. Atl Doll," Monesha is a multi-talented event promoter, media personality, model, and entrepreneur based …
Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority; position of director of planning; abolish
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1286 would eliminate the Georgia Department of Transportation's director of planning position and shift its transportation planning duties to the commissioner of transportation and the department's Planning Division.
… Chapter 53. (b) The <del>director</del> <ins>commissioner</ins> and the division shall: (1) Review and make recommendations to the Governor concerning all proposed regional land transportation …
DeKalb County; board of education; the description of the education districts; change
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate bill would redraw DeKalb County's school board election districts using 2020 census data and create a seventh, at-large district whose winner would serve as board chairperson, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… The board of education shall consist of seven members elected as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) For purposes of electing members of the board of …
Jamaica/Caribbean Diaspora; extraordinary humanitarian response and valiant efforts to provide disaster relief to residents of Jamaica following the landfall of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Jamaica/Caribbean Diaspora in Georgia for organizing disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025.
… Hugh’s High School Alumnae Association- Atlanta Chapter; FIWI FEMA; Food for the Poor; Office of the Consul General, Oliver Mair; Smart Girls Rebuild; Help for Healthcare Professionals …
House Study Committee on MARTA Governance, Financial Accountability, and Regional Transit Oversight; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would create a study committee to examine MARTA's finances, governance, and oversight, including its request to extend its sales tax through 2067, and report findings by December 1, 2026.
… County, Clayton County, and the City of Atlanta; (B) The Executive Director of the Atlanta-region Transit Link "ATL" Authority, or his or her designee; (C) The General …
Yi, Hyong Kun "Sam"; trailblazing and extraordinary contributions to Georgia's jazz community; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the late Hyong Kun "Sam" Yi, founder of the Atlanta jazz club Churchill Grounds, for his contributions to the city's jazz scene.
… in 2003, he expanded Churchill Grounds to include The Whisper Room stage, where high-profile musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., the Harper Family (Danny, Terry …
Wright, Cookie; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Cookie Wright, an Atlanta based radio personality, for her career in broadcasting and community work.
… programming and has become a global hub for Soul Blues, Old School, R&B, and more; and WHEREAS, known as the “Maven of Soul Blues,” Cookie has broken …
Global Sisters Speak Network; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Global Sisters Speak Network, an organization founded by Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly to empower women and girls worldwide.
… in such notable publications as Who's Who in Black Atlanta and Voyage ATL Magazine; and WHEREAS, she further serves as the founder and president of Caribbean and …
DJ Day; April 22, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes April 22, 2025, as DJ Day, honoring a dozen named DJs for their role in shaping music and culture across the state.
… DJ Toni K., DJ Encore ATL, DJ Silk Provibes, DJ Roots Queen, DJ Waffles, DJ D. Rocc, DJ Big X, DJ Dereck Sea, DJ Knotts, DJ Calvin Da …
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest for its community service, worship, and outreach programs.
… Ministry; combating housing insecurity with the 33-acre, mixed use development, The Benison ATL; and expanding opportunities for youth though its Catapult Summer Academy; and WHEREAS, the members …
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects related to facilitating solar installations on closed landfills; authorize
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1133 would let the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority help finance and manage solar panel installations built on closed landfills across the state, adding new legal definitions and liability protections for the work.
… region Transit Link 'ATL' Authority shall be limited to providing such financing and related matters as authorized by the Atlanta-region Transit Link 'ATL' Authority. <del>(13)(18 …
Quality Basic Education Act; computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement beginning in 2031; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would make computer science a high school graduation requirement starting with the 2031-2032 school year, letting certain computer science or CTAE courses count toward other credit requirements like math, science or electives.
… by simply using technology. (3) 'High-quality professional learning' means professional development activities that: (A) Clarify the conceptual foundations of computer science; (B) Teach research based practices, including …
State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish adult workforce high school diploma program
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 558 would let the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia create a program letting adults ages 21 to 40 without a high school diploma earn one through approved outside providers.
… of each half unit of high school credit when such credit is required to earn a high school diploma, $275.00; (B) For each employability skills certification earned …
State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish the adult workforce high school diploma program; authorize
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 193 would let the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia create a new adult workforce high school diploma program, paying outside providers when adult students hit milestones toward a diploma and job credentials.
… of each half unit of high school credit when such credit is required to earn a high school diploma, $275.00; (B) For each employability skills certification earned …
"Quality Basic Education Act,"; beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would make computer science a high school graduation requirement starting in the 2031-2032 school year, letting some computer science or CTAE courses count toward other credit requirements like math, science, or electives.
… by simply using technology. (3) 'High-quality professional learning' means professional development activities that: (A) Clarify the conceptual foundations of computer science; (B) Teach research based practices, including …
Revenue and taxation; require certain high resource use facilities to provide disclosures regarding community impact and energy and water usage
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 528 would require large energy-hungry facilities like data centers in Georgia to publicly disclose their energy use, water use, and community impact before getting tax breaks or permits.
… any state, regional, or local agency, authority, department, or instrumentality. (b) The owner or operator of a high resource use facility in this state shall submit a disclosure …
Georgia High School NIL Protection Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 383 would create the Georgia High School NIL Protection Act, letting high school student athletes earn money for their name, image, or likeness while barring schools and boosters from paying them to attend or play.
… This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia High School NIL Protection Act." SECTION 2. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated …
Income tax; change certain definitions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would create a new income tax credit for companies that build large wood-fueled power generators, while also reshaping existing sales tax breaks for high-tech companies and data centers to favor those using similar biomass generators.
… used in a high-technology data center that meets the high-technology data center minimum investment threshold and other conditions provided in this paragraph. (B) Any person making …
Dual Enrollment Act; residency requirement for eligible students; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 18 would require students taking part in Georgia's Dual Enrollment program to be legal residents of the state and to remain Georgia residents for as long as they participate.
… eligible high school taking any eligible dual credit course at any eligible postsecondary institution; or (B) Entering or enrolled in tenth grade at an eligible high school when …
Newman, Reverend Reginald B.; occasion of his retirement; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes Reverend Reginald B. Newman of Riverdale for his decades as a pastor upon his retirement.
… and Reginald B. Newman scholarship, that was established in 2009 to assist graduating high school seniors in pursing secondary education opportunities; and WHEREAS, Reverend Reginald B. Newman was …
Income tax; workforce-ready graduates employed in high-tech full-time jobs in rural counties; provide tax credit
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would give a $4,000-per-year income tax credit, up to $12,000, to workforce-ready graduates who take high-tech jobs at small businesses in rural counties, starting with jobs held on or after January 1, 2027.
… business activities within this state. (2) 'High-tech full-time job' means employment: (A) That is located in a rural county; (B) As a data scientist, software developer …
High Demand Apprenticeship Program; opportunities for apprenticeship sponsors to enter into apprenticeship program contracts with State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 180 lets apprenticeship sponsors, not just employer sponsors, contract directly with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia for the High Demand Apprenticeship Program and collect completion awards.
… High Demand Apprenticeship Program, is amended in Code Section 20-4-151, relating to purpose, employer partnerships, required information, contracts, awards, and limitations, by revising subsections (b), (d …
Insurance; annual prostate cancer screenings for certain men; require major medical coverage
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 373 would require Georgia health insurance plans to cover annual prostate cancer screenings for men considered at high risk, starting with policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
… with a high risk for prostate cancer' means: (A) Men with a family history of prostate cancer who are 40 to 49 years of age; (B) Men who …
Education; the academic and disciplinary records of each transferring student shall be provided within five days; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would make a computer science course a high school graduation requirement starting with students graduating in 2037, raise the cap on Georgia Virtual School course fees, and require schools to let patriotic youth groups speak with students.
… by simply using technology. (3) 'High-quality professional learning' means professional development activities that: (A) Clarify the conceptual foundations of computer science; (B) Teach research based practices, including …
Education; revise QBE program weights based on recommendations of the 2015 Education Reform Commission
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 796 would rewrite how Georgia calculates state funding for public schools, switching the base program from high school to middle school and replacing the old per-program funding weights with a new student-weighted funding model.
… In the event that the base amount so established when multiplied by the program weights in subsection (b) of this Code section requires funds in excess of the …
Offenses of Pimping and Pandering; modify the penalties
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would make certain pimping and pandering offenses felonies for every offense, ending the current rule that let a first offense be treated as a lesser misdemeanor.
… revising subsection (a) as follows: "(a) <del>Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a</del> <ins>A</ins> person convicted of violating: (1 …
Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would create a new state fund, paid for by insurance premium taxes and data center sales taxes, to give income tax credits to lower and middle income homeowners and renters facing high housing costs, but only if voters approve a constitutional amendment in November 2026.
… Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 33-8-8.1, relating to county and municipal corporation taxes on life …
Education; standardized college admissions tests to include Classic Learning Test (CLT); revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would add the Classic Learning Test (CLT) alongside the SAT and ACT throughout state education law, affecting school accountability measures, test prep courses, dual enrollment eligibility, and HOPE and Zell Miller scholarship qualifications.
… Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (9) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-161.3, the "Dual Enrollment Act," as follows: "(9) 'Eligible high …
Completion Special Schools Act; certain local school systems to either be a party to a collaborative operating agreement with a completion special school or provide certain education programs and services; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 907 changes Georgia's Completion Special Schools Act, requiring local school districts near these alternative high schools to either partner with them or offer similar dropout-prevention and credit-recovery programs themselves.
… academic intervention programs; (B) Programs for high school credit recovery; and (C) Opportunities for students to schedule classes on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. (b)(1) Each local school …
Top State for Talent Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 192, the Top State for Talent Act, rewrites how Georgia's schools and colleges align career and technical education with the state's list of high-demand jobs, updating career course requirements, grant rules, and workforce reporting.
… included in the High-demand Career List published by the State Workforce Development Board as provided in Code Section 34-14-3. </ins> (b) No later than December …
Education; high school students seeking a high school diploma to achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on the United States Citizenship Civics Test; require
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would require high school students and adults seeking a high school equivalency diploma to score at least 70 percent on the U.S. Citizenship Civics Test before they can graduate, starting July 1, 2027.
… to education, so as to require high school students seeking a high school diploma and individuals seeking a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma to achieve a …
Education; make Dual Achievement Program a permanent state-wide program
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 217 extends Georgia's Dual Achievement Program, which lets teens earn a high school diploma while attending a technical college, for five more years and rewrites who can enroll starting July 1, 2026.
… or in part. (b) The pilot program established by the state board pursuant to this article shall provide for the award of a high school diploma <ins>by …
Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would create a Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund that uses insurance premium taxes and data center sales taxes to give income tax credits and property tax breaks to lower- and middle-income homeowners and renters facing high housing costs relative to income.
… Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 33-8-8.1, relating to county and municipal corporation taxes on life …
Cosmetologists; teaching of trichology training courses by certain schools; provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require schools of cosmetology, hair design, and barbering to teach trichology, the study of hair and scalp diseases, and require their teachers to complete 50 hours of trichology training.
… cosmetologist. (B) An individual holding a current master cosmetologist certificate of registration at the master level who is a high school graduate, has a state approved high school …