Rep. Rick Jasperse

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing, so as to provide for licensure for graduates of foreign colleges or schools of veterinary medicine who are board certified in a specialty; to provide for an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Tim Hyrbu of West Forsyth High School, the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Heavyweight Boys Wrestling State Champion; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Addie Speigner of West Forsyth High School, the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Girls 100m Fly Individual State Champion; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 491 is a symbolic resolution honoring South Forsyth High School's co-ed cheer team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Cheer State Championship. It specifically recognizes the 18 student-athletes (including Lyla Boleware, Chloe Handschumacher, and others) and coaches Stacey Schmuhl, Lyndsey Phelps, and Lyndi McCloud. The resolution formally commends their achievement and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the team. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no policy changes or funding implications.

A RESOLUTION honoring the West Forsyth High School boys swim team, the 2024 GHSA Class 6A 4x100 Freestyle Relay State Champions; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45, Chapter 4 of Title 49, and Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employees' insurance and benefits plans, public assistance, and general provisions relative to state government, respectively, so as to prohibit coverage of expenses for any transition related intervention under the state health benefit plan or with any state funds; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to expedite and prioritize processes for the termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; 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 Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the use of school facilities by certain youth groups; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed HR 374 to formally commend Fire Chief Eddie Robinson for being named the 2024 Georgia Fire Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. The resolution recognizes his 45-year career, leadership in Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, community service, and role in organizing events like Patriot Day. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - its sole purpose is to express official appreciation.