Rep. Trey Rhodes

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Greensboro ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to increase the benefits payable for service after July 1, 2026; to provide for an increase to employee contributions; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Registration, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4631), as amended, so as to provide for abolition of the board on a date certain; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections and Registration; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for the appointment, removal, terms of office, and compensation of its members; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Elizabeth Cail Newsome Hammons, a Greensboro, Georgia community development leader who served over 18 years as main street manager and community development director. It recognizes her work revitalizing rural communities, securing millions in grant funding (including Community Development Block Grants and historic preservation projects), and managing city planning initiatives. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences following her passing on August 29, 2024, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to her family. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or affected parties beyond symbolic recognition.

A RESOLUTION commending the Sport Fish Restoration Program as part of the American System of Conservation Funding upon its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.

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 BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to rename low THC oil as medical cannabis; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16, Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against the public health and morals, regulation of controlled substances, and general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to clarify and revise criminal penalties; to clarify and revise exemptions to criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

Maddy summaryHR 404 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Talmadge James for her 25 years of service with the Georgia House of Representatives, including roles in the Governor's Floor Leader's Office and House Majority Leader's Office. It formally recognizes her retirement effective March 1, 2025, highlighting her dedication to state government operations and her colleagues' appreciation. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 26, 2025, has no legislative effect beyond this formal acknowledgment.