Rep. David Clark

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-1-3 and 17-4-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to crimes and offenses and authorization of arrests with and without warrants generally, use of deadly force, adoption or promulgation of conflicting regulations, policies, ordinances, and resolutions, and authority of nuclear power facility security officer, respectively, so as to provide for a definition of law enforcement officer; to provide for a cross reference to such definition; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 817 creates a temporary Georgia House study committee to examine security risks associated with government agencies using drones or unmanned aircraft manufactured by foreign adversaries. The committee will investigate how these devices might compromise sensitive data, infrastructure, or national security, particularly regarding foreign-made drones collecting data or operating near critical sites. It will assess current policies, privacy concerns, and potential coordination between federal, state, and local governments. The committee must submit findings by December 1, 2025, but the bill itself does not change laws or policies - only authorizes a study. This affects Georgia state government agencies that use drone technology for operations like surveillance or public safety.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to provide for public school students to be permitted to attend courses in religious moral instruction provided by a person or organization independently of a public school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for students to receive academic credit for such courses; to require local education agencies to adopt certain policies; to prohibit students who participate in such courses from being counted as absent from school; to provide for responsibilities of the Department of Education; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 883 creates a House Study Committee focused on identifying strategies to make Georgia the top tourism destination. The committee, composed of 10 members including legislative appointees and industry representatives, will examine tourism challenges and opportunities to boost overnight hotel stays and economic growth. It will operate until December 1, 2025, and may recommend policy changes based on its findings. This bill does not enact new tourism policies but establishes a formal process to study and potentially advance tourism initiatives.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for preferential treatment during advance voting and during certain hours on election day to voters who are blind, deaf, an amputee, pregnant, accompanied by children of five years of age or younger, or accompanied by children with special needs regardless of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to provide for the issuance of digitally verifiable licenses for spouses of military service members, spouses of transitioning service members, and transitioning military service members; to provide definitions; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for the issuance of physical licenses upon request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to allow municipalities to opt in to providing advance voting on Saturdays for municipal elections; to revise provisions related to the timelines for calling special elections and the dates on which special elections can be held; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-83-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorized investments, delegation of investment authority to financial officer, and objective of investment, so as to provide for additional authorized investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 871), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Artemis Eaton, a high school wrestler from North Forsyth High School, for winning the state wrestling championship. The resolution highlights her athletic achievement, sportsmanship, and dedication without creating any new laws or affecting regulations. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of praise from the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 872) is a non-binding House resolution commending Jackson Moffit, a student-athlete from East Forsyth High School, for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Wrestling Championship in the 175-pound weight class. It recognizes his 36-2 record (including 25 pins), two consecutive state titles, and exemplary sportsmanship during his high school career. The resolution formally expresses the House's recognition of his achievement and extends well-wishes for his future, with no policy changes or direct effects on laws or regulations. It was adopted by the House on March 31, 2025, as a symbolic tribute.