
March 20, 2026
State Rep. Houston Gaines has put forth legislation in the Georgia House seeking to give the Town of Bogart extensive home rule authority with a new charter.
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March 19, 2026
Rep. Houston Gaines has introduced legislation in the Georgia House renaming Arcade and modifying council operation guidelines.
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March 19, 2026
A bill introduced by Rep. Houston Gaines in the Georgia House would expand city ad valorem tax exemptions for qualifying senior homeowners in Statham.
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February 25, 2026
Georgia State Rep. Houston Gaines has brought forward legislation to the Georgia House aiming to modernize notary laws by formally allowing electronic notarization and revising state requirements.
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February 25, 2026
State Rep. Houston Gaines has put forward a bill in the Georgia House that would limit state funding to local governments if they restrict secured cash bail for certain crimes.
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February 19, 2026
State Rep. Houston Gaines has introduced a bill in the Georgia House requiring public education entities to disclose foreign funding sources and reveal details of associated contracts.
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