Rep. Rick Jasperse

Maddy summaryHR 1020 is a symbolic resolution passed by the House of Representatives to commend Lucille McMullen on her 105th birthday. The bill formally recognizes her lifelong service, including her role as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II and her dedication to supporting veterans through the American Legion. It extends the House's congratulations and best wishes for her health and happiness. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves to honor her personal contributions.

A RESOLUTION commending the 2025-2026 4-H leadership teams and award recipients and recognizing February 26, 2026, as 4-H day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1021 designates January 26, 2026, as "Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day" to honor the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB), a group representing over 400 local radio and TV broadcasters across Georgia. The resolution recognizes the GAB's role in informing the public during emergencies, elections, and daily community engagement. It does not create new laws or affect regulations; it is a symbolic recognition passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. The bill has no direct impact on citizens, businesses, or government operations beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to subject certain companies providing water services in this state to regulation by the Public Service Commission; to provide for the review of certain increases to the rates and charges of such companies by the commission; to provide for financial record keeping of such companies; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for assessments and legislative recommendations by the commission; to provide for definitions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 947 creates a temporary House study committee to investigate delays in city permits for the Five Points MARTA station rehabilitation project. The committee, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker, will examine why the City of Atlanta withheld permits needed to address structural safety issues and complete the project. This resolution does not change laws or allocate funds - it solely directs the committee to study the permit delays and report findings by December 1, 2025. The committee’s work focuses on a specific infrastructure project receiving state transit funds, affecting MARTA operations and regional event readiness.

Maddy summaryHB 551 regulates the use of immobilization devices (like wheel clamps) on trespassing vehicles parked on private property in Georgia. It requires property owners to post clear notices detailing immobilization rules, fees, and recovery options before using such devices, except for residential properties with four or fewer units. The bill limits immobilization to licensed operators in jurisdictions that authorized the practice, sets maximum fees (no storage fees for the first 24 hours), and prohibits automatic surveillance or payments to property owners for immobilization services. It directly affects property owners, towing/storage companies, and vehicle owners whose vehicles are immobilized. The law also removes previous civil penalty authority but authorizes up to $2,500 penalties for violations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that drugs dispensed to a covered person for self-administration under a state health plan be reimbursed using a transparent, index based price, plus a dispensing fee; 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 Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 18, relating to the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to transfer the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation to the Department of Agriculture; to provide for a director; to provide for assumption of business and responsibilities of the Centers of Innovation Agribusiness and collaboration with other entities; to provide for the Georgia Rural Development Council; to provide for duties and satellite offices; to provide for funds; to provide for reporting and approval of strategic plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to authorize notice of certain public hearings by the Department of Transportation by electronic publication; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Cherokee County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount as determined from the proceeds generated from the collection of the retail homestead option sales and use tax for residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.