Rep. Marcus Wiedower

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 Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; to provide for definitions; to authorize manufacturers of malt beverages to sell or donate malt beverages they produce, subject to certain limitations and conditions; to provide for direct donation of malt beverages by brewers and brewpubs to certain charitable events; to provide that sales for consumption off the premises are not subject to a daily maximum; to permit small brewers to sell a limited quantity of malt beverages at wholesale; to provide for remittance of excise and use taxes on donated malt beverages; to provide for a short title; 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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons or long guns in unauthorized locations, so as to add certain facilities of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to the locations in which the carrying of weapons or long guns is prohibited; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to require licensed adjusters to be licensed contractors; to limit an adjuster's license based on the type of contractor license held; to provide for licensed contractors to become licensed adjusters; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and recognizing February 18, 2025, as REALTOR® Day at the Dome; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 3-9, 2025, as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Week at the Iowa state capitol. It directly recognizes FBLA, a national student organization with over 250,000 members in schools across Iowa and the U.S., which focuses on business education and career development. The resolution has no new requirements or funding; it simply authorizes the Iowa House of Representatives to publicly acknowledge FBLA's work during that week. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 191 is a procedural resolution creating the House Study Committee on the Use of Local Fees to Support Affordable Housing. The committee, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker, will study how local government fees could support affordable housing initiatives and make recommendations by December 1, 2025. It does not create new laws or directly affect residents, but will analyze existing fee structures and potential policy changes. The committee may hold up to five meetings and must file a report approved by a majority of its members before its abolition date. This is a study mechanism only, with no immediate policy changes or funding allocations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 162), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates the Athens Academy boys varsity basketball team for winning the Region 8-AA Championship during the 2023-2024 season. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the House of Representatives' recognition of the team's achievement. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 4, 2025.