Rep. Houston Gaines

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 Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to expedite and prioritize processes for the termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; 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 1 of Title 6 and Article 2A of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to aviation and the Board of Homeland Security, respectively, so as to provide for the development of a list of approved unmanned aircraft systems for use in this state by the Board of Homeland Security; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to authorize the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish the adult workforce high school diploma program; to provide for the selection of third-party providers to administer the program; to provide requirements for approved program providers; to provide for disbursement of funds to approved program providers; to provide for reporting; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club on the occasion of its 50th Great Southland Stampede Rodeo; 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 (HR 365), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) on the 125th anniversary of its founding (1900). The resolution recognizes GAM's historical role as a unifying voice for Georgia's manufacturing industry, which employs 435,000 people and contributes $77.2 billion to the state economy annually. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation or affected parties beyond the symbolic recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of approved school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.