Rep. David Clark

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 55), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Christen Rippe and Gavin Haslett, students from Forsyth Central High School, for winning the 2024 Literary State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation. The resolution, adopted by the House of Representatives, recognizes their achievement and extends best wishes, with copies sent to the students. It has no policy impact or direct effect on laws, programs, or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) expressing support for permanently extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), which includes provisions set to expire after 2025. It highlights that the TCJA reduced individual tax rates, doubled the standard deduction, and cut the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, affecting middle/working-class taxpayers and state tax policies (like the $10,000 SALT deduction cap). The resolution does not change tax law but urges Congress to make these provisions permanent while advocating for federal spending cuts to avoid increasing the national debt. It directly addresses taxpayers and state fiscal policies but has no binding effect on tax policy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 46) that formally recognizes Sheriff Ron Freeman of Forsyth County for being named "Sheriff of the Year" by the Georgia Sheriff's Association. It commends his eight years of service as sheriff, his family's 130-year law enforcement legacy, and awards including a Medal of Valor. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Georgia House's appreciation for his service. It was adopted by the House on January 17, 2025, and directs a copy to be given to Sheriff Freeman.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to prohibit governmental agencies from using central bank digital currency as payment and from participating in testing the use of such currency; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-2.1, Title 16, Title 19, Title 20, and Chapter 2 of Title 38, Chapter 2 of Title 40, of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment, compensation, authority, qualifications, training, and other limitations of associate probate court judges, crimes and offenses, domestic relations, education, military affairs, and registration and licensing of motor vehicles, respectively, so as to add appropriate references to the United States Space Force; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to add appropriate references to the United States Space Force; to make conforming changes; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4038), so as to revise provisions exempting certain employees of the sheriff from the civil service system and from any rights, protections, privileges, or right of appeal under the civil service system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; 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; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Forsyth County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; 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; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.