Rep. Sam Park

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives. It expresses the House's condolences and honors the life and memory of Jimmy Chang, a real estate leader and community volunteer who passed away. The resolution specifically recognizes his leadership roles with the Asian Real Estate Association and Atlanta Realtors, his community service, and his personal qualities. The House directed the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. No policy changes or affected parties are involved.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 46 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation and state government, respectively, so as to provide for the establishment of renewable energy sources and renewable energy portfolio standard goals by the Public Service Commission for electric service providers; to provide for the inclusion of existing or planned renewable energy resources in integrated resource plans; to authorize the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to renewable energy facilities; to provide for limited liability; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide legislative findings; 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 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of insurance, so as to prohibit raises in liability insurance rates for five years; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan; to provide for the administration of such plan; to provide for a board of directors; to authorize the board of directors to invest plan funds; to provide for the creation of a fund in the state treasury; to provide the authority for establishing a comprehensive investment plan; to provide for furnishing annual financial statements to savings trust account owners; to provide for eligibility requirements for the plan; to authorize the General Assembly to contribute to the plan; to provide for minimum contributions by the General Assembly to the plan; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Epilepsy Foundation Georgia for its dedication to epilepsy awareness and advocacy as well as its work toward improving access to services for individuals living with epilepsy across the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 212) is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Juniors Running Club for its achievements. It directly affects the club - comprising elementary, middle, and high school runners from Baldwin Elementary in Norcross, Georgia - and formally commends their competitive successes, growth since 2013, and role in promoting fitness. The resolution has no binding effect; it simply directs the House Clerk to provide the club with a copy of the resolution honoring their accomplishments. No new laws, funding, or policy changes are enacted by this bill.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Principal Denise Showell of Hull Middle School in Duluth, recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School Award; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 13, 2025, as "New Americans Day" at the Georgia state capitol to formally recognize the contributions of foreign-born Georgians. It highlights their economic impact (e.g., 1 in 10 Georgians are foreign-born, 20% of entrepreneurs, and $2.5 billion in business income) and roles during the pandemic, without creating new policies or funding. The resolution is purely ceremonial, urging the House to acknowledge these contributions through a symbolic event. It does not impose obligations or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill) expressing Georgia's support for HR 4052, which proposes creating a National Infrastructure Bank. It cites Georgia's infrastructure challenges - like $2.7 billion in wastewater needs, 31,000 lead service lines in Atlanta, and a shortage of 214,000 affordable housing units - to advocate for federal legislation that would fund infrastructure projects using existing Treasury debt (no new taxes/appropriations). The resolution urges Georgia's congressional delegation to support HR 4052 but does not create any new policies or funding itself.