Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 103) is a House resolution commending Melvin G. Dye III for his contributions. It formally expresses the House's appreciation and congratulations but contains no policy changes or provisions affecting any group or program. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, as a ceremonial gesture.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors eight Georgia cities - Acworth, Alma, Augusta, Camilla, Griffin, Monroe, Toccoa, and Warner Robins - for achieving "Georgia PlanFirst" designation. It recognizes their community planning efforts that align with the state's 35-year-old Georgia Planning Act, which promotes coordinated land-use planning. The resolution formally commends these cities for their commitment to comprehensive planning that supports sustainable growth, economic development, and quality of life. It has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition and does not create new laws or funding.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the 51st anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta and acknowledges its role in strengthening Georgia-Japan cultural, economic, and political ties. It cites Georgia’s $7.65 billion annual trade with Japan, 514 Japanese-affiliated businesses employing 38,290 people, and the consulate’s work on events like Japan Fest. As a ceremonial resolution (not a law), it has no legal effect but directs the House clerk to provide a copy to the consulate. It does not create new policies or directly affect specific individuals or entities beyond this symbolic acknowledgment.
A RESOLUTION congratulating Howard "Sonny" Turner upon his induction into the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts' Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 14) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally commends Thomas Elliot Butler for earning the Eagle Scout rank - the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America - by recognizing his leadership roles, 21 merit badges, and community projects like revitalizing a church playground. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses legislative praise and directs the Clerk to provide Butler with a copy. It directly affects Thomas Butler as the recipient of this formal recognition.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to limit the carry-forward periods of certain income tax credits; to provide for expirations of certain credits; to amend Code Sections 3-6-70, 33-8-13, 48-5C-1, 48-8-3, and 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from excise tax on wine, exemption of certain insurance companies from taxes, definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report relative to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, state sales and use tax exemptions, and excise tax imposed, rates for tobacco and vaping products, exemptions, collection and payment, and tax separately identified, respectively, so as to provide for sunset dates; 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 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solar power free-market financing, so as to provide for the establishment of the Solar Technology Trust Fund as a fund within the state treasury; to impose a fee on the retail sale of new solar technology and to dedicate such fees to such fund as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to provide for reports and forms; to provide for authorization; to provide for annual appropriations and reporting; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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 the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to increase the amount of the dependent exemption; 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 Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for a duty of habitability for certain rental agreements; to provide for an exception to such duty; to provide for an exception to landlord tort liability; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice; to provide for a maximum security deposit amount; to provide for expedited evictions for certain criminal activity; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7, 10, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to update terminology; to revise procedures concerning incorporators of banks and trust companies; to revise requirements of articles of incorporation of banks and trust companies; to revise procedures concerning approval of banks and trust companies; to revise provisions concerning certain loans made by credit unions; to remove a requirement that certain mortgage brokers register with the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for certain requirements of foreign banks; to provide for refund of installment loan closing fees; to revise requirements of merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; to provide for exceptions; to revise the definition of bona fide discount points; to conform cross-references; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
