Rep. Chuck Efstration

Maddy summaryHR 35 is a ceremonial House resolution (not a law) commending Metropolitan Sevastianos on his upcoming elevation to lead the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta. It recognizes his religious service, ordination history, and leadership roles within the church, including his succession of Metropolitan Alexios. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's formal recognition and best wishes for his new role, with no direct effect on constituents or legislation.

A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Football Host Committee for hosting the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 3 is a procedural resolution that adopts the "Rules, Ethics, and Decorum of the House of Representatives" as the official governing rules for the Maine House of Representatives during the 2025 legislative session. It directly affects all House members by establishing the procedural framework for conducting business, including debate rules, committee assignments, and ethical standards. The resolution incorporates an existing document into law without creating new policy, simply formalizing how the House will operate. This resolution was passed by the House on January 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 2 is a procedural resolution establishing staffing and compensation rules for the Georgia House of Representatives. It authorizes the Speaker to hire personnel (including sergeants-at-arms, clerks, and aides) and set their pay within available funds, while designating House officers and members as "committees of one" during non-session periods to receive travel and expense allowances for official business. The resolution also sets specific salary structures for the Clerk of the House and provides additional annual compensation for the Majority and Minority Leaders.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally notifies the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened for its regular session and is prepared to conduct business. It requires the House Clerk to send this notification to the Senate. The bill has no policy provisions or impact on the public - it is purely a procedural step to establish communication between the two legislative chambers at the start of a session. No specific groups or legislation are affected by this action.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4297) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5149), so as to modify how the clerk of court is appointed; to revise provisions relating to the bonding and insuring of said clerk; to change the compensation of the judge pro hac vice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, so as to establish a stable housing accountability program; to provide for an application process and minimum standards; to provide for the use of certain funds; to provide for disbursements; to require contracts and assurances; to revise means of appointment to the commission; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for a performance audit by the state auditor on public spending on homeless programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.