A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mopeds, so as to require mopeds to be covered by a form of minimum financial responsibility for accident damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a homestead exemption for an additional 100 percent disabled veterans' homestead exemption for the full assessed value of a homestead in certain circumstances; to authorize municipalities to seek supplementary funding to offset lost revenue from the homestead exemption; to provide for a short title; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to prohibit individuals who have been members of hate groups from serving in law enforcement and the organized militia under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement and screening; to provide for appeals; to provide for public reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to require employers of school employees to provide leaves of absence for the donation of bone marrow and organs; to provide for standards and conditions for granting such leaves of absence; to provide for a penalty for noncompliance; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Augusta-Richmond County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Richmond County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Augusta-Richmond County ad valorem taxes for consolidated government 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.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) designating April 26, 2025, as "Mr. Johnny C. Nimes Day." It honors Johnny C. Nimes, a Georgia educator and community leader known for his career in education administration, including roles at Paine College, Morehouse College, and other institutions. The resolution recognizes his lifelong dedication to education and community service through a formal day of recognition. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 621) formally recognizes and commends the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club for its 60th Cotillion event. It honors the club's history since its founding in 1963, its expansion during school integration, and its ongoing work empowering young Black men and women through leadership development and community service. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's commendation and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to the club.
Maddy summaryHR 511 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Bridgett Renay Smith for her 24-year U.S. Navy service, including active duty after 9/11 and ongoing community work with veterans' groups. It formally commends her dedication to public service, military values, and founding Legacy Bridge Inc., while listing her military awards. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025, has no policy impact - it simply honors her contributions with a formal commendation. It directly affects no individuals or policies, serving only as a symbolic tribute.
