Rep. Brian Prince

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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Collie Greenwood, MARTA's Chief Executive Officer, for his 45-year career in public transit and leadership in modernizing Atlanta's transit system. It specifically commends his work on key initiatives like implementing new rail control systems, expanding zero-emission bus lines, and earning industry awards. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for Greenwood's service. It was adopted by the House on February 19, 2025, with no substantive changes to laws or regulations.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Andre Lacey and the Paine College golf teams for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the growth of collegiate golf and for fostering diversity and inclusion in the sport; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 271) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 13, 2025, expressing condolences for James Leroy Kendrick Jr. and honoring his life and community contributions. It recognizes his 58-year marriage, leadership in businesses like Augusta Blueprint & Microfilm Inc., service on community boards, and decades of faith-based community work in Augusta. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it simply formally commemorates his legacy through a House resolution. It was adopted without debate or amendment.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2A of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of fleet vehicles, so as to provide for the issuance of metal fleet motor vehicle license plates to certain owners prior to registration of a vehicle; to provide for application for the issuance of such license plates; to provide for the development of a system by the Department of Revenue that enables certain owners to assign and register fleet vehicles; to provide for definitions; 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 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conveyances, so as to prohibit certain entities from acquiring an interest in a single-family dwelling; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 171), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry for his service as a Baptist pastor, church founder, and trial attorney. The resolution highlights his work establishing Cornerstone Baptist Church, his 30+ years in ministry, and his legal contributions, including service with the Fayette County NAACP. The House of Representatives passed it to commend him personally, with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents or laws. (1 sentence summary: A ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Curry's ministry and legal service, with no policy implications.)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC for its 15th anniversary. It formally commends the church's history, community service, and dedication to spreading the Gospel, as documented in the resolution's "whereas" clauses detailing its founding and growth since 2010. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' symbolic recognition and best wishes for the church's continued work. No funding, regulations, or changes to law are involved.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require all health insurers to pass along no less than 80 percent of all prescription drug rebates to enrollees that such insurer receives from third parties with regard to such enrollee's prescription drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.