Rep. Dewey McClain

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 249) that formally recognizes and commends Splash Festivals for organizing community art festivals across Georgia, including events like the Norcross Art Splash Festival. It highlights the organization's role in promoting local arts, supporting businesses, and engaging over 100 volunteers since 2009. The resolution contains no policy changes or legal obligations - it is purely symbolic, expressing the House's appreciation for Splash Festivals' contributions to community events. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2025.

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 BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits from income taxes, so as to provide for the certification of certain employers as living wage employers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a tax credit for such employers that employ individuals in new living wage jobs for at least one year; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for penalties; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 184 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the House of Representatives to formally congratulate the Grayson High School football team for winning the 2024 State Football Championship. The resolution recognizes their fourth state title, specific victory over Carrollton High School (38-24), and highlights their athletic performance, teamwork, and coaching staff. It does not create new laws or policies, but instead serves as a symbolic expression of legislative support. The House directed the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the team as a formal commendation.

A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Corporate America Georgia and Trinity Girls Network Corp. for hosting The Crown & Confidence Summit & Brunch; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION celebrating the Trinity International University of Ambassadors Corp. FL, the TIUA School of Business, the Trinity International Chaplaincy Institute, and Trinity Girls Network Corp. for their contributions to education on the International Day of Education; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Sirish Subash, a ninth grader from Georgia's Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, for winning the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge. It recognizes his achievement in developing "Pestiscand," a handheld device using spectrophotometry and machine learning to detect pesticide residues on produce with over 85% accuracy. The resolution specifically commends his STEM innovation, competition success, and contribution to scientific advancement. As a non-binding recognition, it does not create policy changes or affect any regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 67) expresses the Georgia House's support for transitioning the state to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050. It focuses on creating green jobs, reducing energy burdens for low-income households (who spend up to 41% of income on energy), and addressing climate impacts like coastal flooding and extreme weather. While it highlights existing efforts - such as Georgia's solar growth (2,600+ MW capacity) and commitments from cities/businesses - it does not create new laws or funding. The resolution serves as a symbolic statement of support for a clean energy transition, workforce development, and environmental justice, without imposing concrete policy changes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2025, as the International Tea at the United Nations Day in the State of Georgia and commending the work of Trinity Girls Network, Tea Party Socials, and Dr. Rhonda Anita; and for other purposes.