Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific roundabout at the intersection of State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road in Cherokee County, Georgia, as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout in honor of Mr. Eric Wilmarth. The legislation recognizes Wilmarth's past service as the Ball Ground City Manager, highlighting his leadership in revitalizing local sewer systems without using eminent domain. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the named roundabout and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to Wilmarth and the transportation department. This measure is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge an individual's contributions to the community.
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Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific intersection in Cherokee County as the Mayor Rick Roberts Intersection in honor of Mayor A.R. "Rick" Roberts III of Ball Ground, Georgia. The legislation authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the intersection with Mayor Roberts' name. It recognizes his contributions to local infrastructure improvements, including sewer system expansion and public facility upgrades, during his tenure as mayor. The resolution is a commemorative measure that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge his service through a permanent public dedication.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally dedicates an interchange at the intersection of I-575 and State Route 5/Riverstone Parkway in Cherokee County as the Representative Mandi L. Ballinger Memorial Interchange. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs honoring Representative Ballinger, who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2012 until her passing. The resolution recognizes her contributions to children's advocacy, domestic violence prevention, and juvenile justice reform during her legislative career. This is a commemorative measure intended to honor her legacy rather than implement new policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill dedicates an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 16 and State Route 96 in Twiggs County, Georgia, in honor of Representative James A. "Bubber" Epps, Jr. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the interchange with Epps's name. It recognizes Epps's long public service career, including his time as a state representative and his leadership roles in local and regional development organizations. The bill is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge Epps's contributions to the community.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20E of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act," so as to provide for insurance coverage for certain out-of-network ambulance transportation service; to provide for the minimum allowable reimbursement rate for such service; to provide for maximum amounts on copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles for such service; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to establish permanent consumer fireworks sales facilities; to establish temporary consumer fireworks sales facilities; to increase the number of temporary consumer retail fireworks sales facilities a distributor may operate; to provide for definitions; to revise penalties for violations of such chapter; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers and Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require that final reimbursements to pharmacies for prescription drugs are based on certain formulas; to provide for applicability; 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 Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes, so as to revise the process by which a local governing body may propose amendments to state minimum standard codes; to require the approval of the Department of Community Affairs for amendments to such codes; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to revise provisions regarding denial or nonacceptance of permits; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal hospital authorities, so as to allow hospital authorities to acquire, develop, operate, or equip certain outpatient healthcare facilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 1519 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the House of Representatives to commend Mr. Prashant Vishnubhotla on the occasion of his 59th birthday. It formally recognizes his personal qualities, contributions to his community, and life experiences through a series of "whereas" statements. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply expresses the House's appreciation and extends birthday wishes. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects only Mr. Vishnubhotla, who will receive a copy of the adopted resolution.