Rep. Holt Persinger

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution recognizing Caterpillar Inc. for its 100th anniversary. It honors the company's founding in 1925, its global leadership in heavy equipment manufacturing, and its contributions to infrastructure and the economy, specifically noting its Georgia facilities. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's congratulations and commendation. It was adopted by the House on February 28, 2025.

A RESOLUTION honoring the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia for its mission of connecting neighbors with nourishing food, its expansion to better serve communities across Northeast Georgia, and its ongoing contributions to economic stability, workforce development, and community well-being; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health of students, so as to enact the "APEX Now Program"; to provide support for mental health services to students and school personnel experiencing incidents of violence, threats of violence, natural disasters, and other crisis situations; to provide for such program to be established within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for the development and promulgation of a mental health crisis plan; to provide for a 24 hour online and telephonic hotline; to provide for prospective parental consent; to provide for contracting for services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing William Wright for his retirement as Barrow County Emergency Communications director. It commends his 30+ years of public service, including emergency management during events like the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting and multiple natural disasters. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it simply honors Wright's contributions and is non-binding. Adopted by the Georgia House on February 24, 2025, it serves only as a formal expression of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally expresses praise for four specific Barrow County high school students and their nominated teachers who were recognized as "STAR Students" and "STAR Teachers" for academic achievement in 2025. The resolution lists the students (Christopher Mack, Lucy Bugg, Bennett Logan, Alexander Hou) and their respective teachers (Holly Behzadi, Jeffery Lalaian, Tammy Suertefelipe, Cason Dowdy). It has no policy impact or funding changes; it solely serves to publicly commend these individuals.

Maddy summaryHR 70 is a commemorative resolution honoring Officer Christopher Lee Ruse, a Jackson County law enforcement officer who died in the line of duty in 2004. It designates the intersection of U.S. Route 129 and Wayne Poultry Road/Village Parkway in Jackson County as the "Christopher Lee Ruse Memorial Intersection." The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at this location. This is a ceremonial act with no policy changes or funding impacts - it solely commemorates Officer Ruse's service and sacrifice.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to prohibit governmental agencies from using central bank digital currency as payment and from participating in testing the use of such currency; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Statham, Georgia; to repeal all prior charters for the City of Statham, Georgia, and enactments, local legislation or home rule amendments relating thereto made prior to the effective date of this enactment; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all Jackson County ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4381), so as to provide for two classes of residents, to increase the exemption for each class, and to remove an income limitation; to provide for related matters; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, approved April 2, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4033), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 260), so as to revise the power of the county manager in regard to employment decisions related to department directors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.