A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes, so as to revise the process by which a local governing body may propose amendments to state minimum standard codes; to require the approval of the Department of Community Affairs for amendments to such codes; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to revise provisions regarding denial or nonacceptance of permits; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Trey Rhodes
Sponsored bills
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Logan Crosby for his professional achievements and contributions to Georgia and the arts; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizances, so as to prohibit the distribution of funds to local government agencies that substantially limit cash bail conditions for certain offenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to revise various laws pertaining to firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; to revise the database prohibition; to provide for relief; to provide for a preemption for the discharge of firearms under certain circumstances; to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 36 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and state government, respectively, so as to acknowledge that certain international organizations have no jurisdiction in this state; to prohibit the implementation or enforcement of any rule, regulation, fee, tax, policy, or mandate of certain international organizations; 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 Code Section 19-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment and review of child custody and visitation, so as to provide for a presumption of joint physical custody in divorce proceedings; to provide for exceptions; 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 2 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for eligibility and qualifications for office, so as to provide that persons having certain financial interest shall be ineligible to hold certain public offices; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit state public officials from having financial interest in certain state contracts or from transacting business with the state; to revise disclosure provisions; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1391) names a specific bridge on State Route 168 over Camp Creek in Clinch County, Georgia, as the "Edna Sirmans Sessoms Bridge" in honor of Mrs. Edna Sirmans Sessoms. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the bridge with this name. The bill does not create new laws or affect policies; it is purely commemorative, recognizing Mrs. Sessoms' historical role as a prominent landowner and contributor to Georgia's forest industry. The bridge location is the sole entity directly affected by this resolution.
Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes February 17, 2026, as "The Fight Against Suicide Day" in Georgia, honoring the nonprofit organization The Fight Against Suicide (TFAS) and its campus-based suicide prevention work. It does not create new programs or funding but formally acknowledges TFAS’s efforts to provide QPR training, mental health resources, and campus events to support college students. The Georgia House of Representatives adopted this symbolic resolution on February 12, 2026, to highlight ongoing suicide prevention initiatives.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commends 14 Georgia cities and counties (including Brookhaven, Gainesville, Gwinnett County, and Sugar Hill) for achieving "Georgia PlanFirst" status through exemplary community planning efforts. It formally recognizes these communities for their dedication to comprehensive planning under Georgia's planning framework, aligning with the 36th anniversary of the Georgia Planning Act. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it solely serves as a ceremonial honor to acknowledge their planning accomplishments. It does not create new laws or obligations for the honored entities or the state.