A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to enact the "Fire and Emergency Services Support Act"; to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local fire rescue foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to provide for confidentiality; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that local school systems offer certain exams to home study students; to provide for notice requirements; to prohibit additional fees or requirements; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the development of career development plans for secondary students; to add requirements for career development plans; to provide for the development of an electronic platform for career development plans; to provide requirements for such electronic platform; to provide for the collection of data and evaluation of career development plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION Applying to the United States Congress to call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 222) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally congratulate the North Gwinnett High School Game Day Cheer Squad for winning the 2024 State Championship. It recognizes the team's achievements, character, academic balance, and community leadership as described in the resolution's preamble. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply offers words of praise and extends best wishes to the squad. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals beyond the named cheer squad members.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 167) designates February 6, 2025, as "Alzheimer's Awareness Day" in Georgia. It symbolically recognizes the impact of Alzheimer's disease on Georgians, citing that over 188,000 seniors live with the condition and family caregivers provide an estimated $11 billion in unpaid care annually. The resolution has no new policies or funding; it simply directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press to increase awareness. It affects all Georgians by highlighting a public health issue, but does not create legal obligations or direct services.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Hebron Christian Academy football team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class Private A-3A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 109), not a policy bill. It formally commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its radio and television station members for their work. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws or regulations. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Maddy summaryHR 57 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 11, 2025, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges the issue through a legislative declaration. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to Street Grace, a Georgia nonprofit that supports trafficking survivors, and aligns with their planned awareness event on that date. This resolution directly affects Capitol operations by designating a day for awareness activities and recognizes Street Grace's advocacy work.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 25) symbolically recognizes January 14, 2025, as "Tamil Thai Pongal Day" in Georgia. It honors the Tamil cultural festival celebrated globally by Tamil communities, highlighting its significance as a thanksgiving event for agricultural abundance and cultural heritage. The resolution specifically acknowledges contributions of the Tamil American community in Georgia to the state's education, economy, and culture. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and does not create new laws or impact any individuals or groups.