Rep. Clint Crowe

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to increase the amount of a state-wide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 and Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions and employment and training of peace officers, respectively, so as to require a person qualifying as a candidate for sheriff be a peace officer not under revocation or suspension by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a penalty; to provide for submission of a form completed by the executive director of such council; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to authorize written consent for release of certain information to be obtained and transferred electronically; to require certain training for clinical evaluators performing assessment components; to revise the authorized fees relating to such courses; 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 imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for income taxes, so as to revise provisions for income tax credits for contributions to law enforcement foundations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 991), not a policy bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed a resolution formally commending Craig Coffee for his decades of public service in real estate regulation. It recognizes his roles as Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate Board and Deputy Real Estate Commissioner, highlighting his 2023 award and dedication to protecting public interests in real estate licensure. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply offers formal recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to aviation, so as to authorize the adoption of local ordinances, resolutions, regulations, or policies that restrict the flight of unmanned aircraft systems over mass public gatherings; 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 Code Section 48-5-44.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to base year homestead exemption, so as to postpone the date by which local governing authorities are authorized to opt out of such homestead exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates a specific segment of State Route 11 in Jasper County (from Maddox Street to West Greene Street) as the "Honorable Susan Holmes Highway" to recognize Representative Susan Holmes' service. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain appropriate signage for this dedication. The bill does not create new policy or affect any regulations; it is a ceremonial honor naming a road after a serving state representative. This is a procedural resolution with no substantive legislative impact beyond the road designation.

A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 4, 2025, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. HR 751 designates a specific bridge on State Route 83 over the Towaliga River in Monroe County, Georgia, as the "William A. Fickling, Jr. Bridge." The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs identifying the bridge with this name. It directly affects the bridge's official designation and signage, with no broader policy changes or impacts on citizens or regulations.