Rep. Rick Jasperse

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing East Forsyth High School diver Emanuel Pitts for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Diving Championship. It formally commends him for his championship victory, historic score (617.90), and exemplary sportsmanship, highlighting his dedication and community impact. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' praise and will be presented to Pitts. It affects only Emanuel Pitts as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Denmark High School boys cross country team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes July 2025 as American History Month, encouraging all residents to reflect on U.S. history and foundational values. It cites historical milestones like the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) and the deaths of four Founding Fathers in July as reasons for the commemoration. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely ceremonial, urging public engagement with American history. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 728) formally recognizes Jackson Hogsed, a student-athlete at Lambert High School, for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Boys Individual Cross Country State Championship. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely ceremonial. The resolution honors Hogsed's athletic achievement and dedication, as acknowledged by the Georgia House of Representatives. The House directed the Clerk to provide Hogsed with a copy of this resolution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 657) names a specific bridge on State Route 52 East over Owl Town in Gilmer County as the "Emma Lou Stover Bridge" to honor her community service. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the bridge, recognizing her work with the Elijay Lions Club, founding the Special Friends Program for people with disabilities, and advocating for veterans. The bill does not create new laws or policies, but formally commemorates her contributions to Gilmer County and Georgia.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kratom, so as to provide for registration of kratom products and sworn certification of compliance; to provide for applicability; to provide for publication of registration information; to revise penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Community Service Boards and recognizing February 16, 2025 as Community Service Boards' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Colt's Manufacturing Company for its initiatives promoting safe firearm ownership, including launching the Safety Impact Award to recognize nonprofits in firearm safety. It highlights Colt's partnerships with football ambassadors (like Clay Matthews) who donated $5,000 each to groups such as Project ChildSafe and the International Hunter Education Association. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes Colt's efforts to advance education, secure storage, and community engagement around firearm safety. It is a symbolic gesture adopted by the House of Representatives with no binding effect on legislation.

A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Mrs. Ruby Floyd Grogan and Mr. Loy James Grogan and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to athletic trainers, so as to revise and update definitions; to eliminate obsolete provisions; to require athletic training students to be under the direct supervision of a physician or licensed athletic trainer; to revise and update certification requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.