Rep. Trey Rhodes

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes the importance of regulated trapping as a tool for wildlife conservation and ecosystem management. It highlights how trapping helps control predator populations, protects endangered species, and supports the recovery of overabundant wildlife like beavers and river otters. The resolution also notes economic benefits, including $884 million in GDP contributions and $16.5 million in taxpayer savings from nuisance animal control. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or change existing regulations but serves to acknowledge trapping's role in wildlife management.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil amendments, so as to provide for additional prohibited acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that recognizes and commends Representative Lynn Smith for her dedicated public service to the State of Georgia. It directly affects Representative Smith by formally honoring her leadership, legislative achievements, and contributions to various committees during her tenure in the Georgia House of Representatives. The resolution highlights her specific accomplishments, such as championing environmental legislation and serving on multiple committees, while expressing appreciation for her service as she retires. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her career.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and memory of Pamela S. Van Scoy, who passed away on November 24, 2024. It directly affects the Georgia House of Representatives, which formally expressed condolences and respect for her life. The resolution acknowledges her contributions as a devoted family member, church member, and community figure, and authorizes the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her family. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, serving to recognize her personal legacy within the legislative body.

A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Kinsaul, the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year, on being named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 19, 2026, as Golf Day in Georgia to honor the sport's significant economic impact on the state. It recognizes golf's role in generating billions in economic activity, supporting over 24,000 jobs, and hosting major events like the Masters Tournament and TOUR Championship. The resolution encourages citizens to participate in or watch golf and authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the public and media.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency medical services, so as to transfer responsibility for the oversight of emergency medical services from the Department of Public Health to the Georgia Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Council; to provide for legislative findings; to update terminology and provide for conforming changes; to provide for construction; to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; 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 income tax imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to revise tax credits for donation of real property for conservation purposes; to revise required filings; to repeal provisions regarding the State Properties Commission; to revise the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed; to extend the date for acceptance of new applications; to repeal penalty provisions; to repeal a definition; 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 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to repeal the prohibition on possessing a silencer; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.