Rep. Danny Mathis

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 and Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions and employment and training of peace officers, respectively, so as to require a person qualifying as a candidate for sheriff be a peace officer not under revocation or suspension by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a penalty; to provide for submission of a form completed by the executive director of such council; 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 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate pineywoods cattle as the official Georgia heritage cattle breed; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes and commends Ralph Evans for his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. The resolution highlights his leadership in expanding his family's agricultural business (R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer) and his decades of service to Georgia farmers and communities. The House of Representatives adopted it as a symbolic gesture of appreciation, with no new laws, funding, or policy changes involved.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 851) commending James L. Davis on his 102nd birthday. It honors his lifetime of service, including his WWII Army service (retiring as Sergeant), work as a horse racing trainer, leadership in advancing fair housing in St. Louis during the Civil Rights Movement, and community involvement. The resolution, adopted by the House on March 28, 2025, formally recognizes his contributions and includes a copy for Davis to receive. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bleckley County High School boys' cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 693 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 17, 2025, as "Profound Autism Day" to highlight the unique needs of individuals with profound autism. It defines profound autism as a condition requiring 24/7 care due to severe intellectual disability or minimal communication skills, citing CDC data showing 26.7% of autistic 8-year-olds fall into this category. The resolution emphasizes that people with profound autism - often girls, from minority groups, or with additional health challenges - are frequently excluded from support programs. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new policies but aims to raise awareness and promote inclusion for this group and their caregivers.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution commending Dr. John "Johnny" Savage for his lifetime of service. It formally honors his career as a dentist, U.S. Navy Dental Corps veteran (including Antarctic service during Operation Deep Freeze), Georgia state representative, mentor (notably to the first Black male dental hygienist), and community leader. The resolution specifically recognizes his pro bono work, military service, political leadership, and personal acts of courage, such as saving a man from a sinking car. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to express the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kratom, so as to provide for registration of kratom products and sworn certification of compliance; to provide for applicability; to provide for publication of registration information; to revise penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 579) is a ceremonial commendation for Lilla Lee Purser, a Cochran, Georgia resident celebrating her 100th birthday. It formally honors her life, community service (including decades of teaching Sunday school), family dedication, and contributions to her church and neighborhood. The resolution includes no policy changes or funding; it solely offers the House of Representatives' "commendation and congratulations" on her milestone birthday and life of service. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 11, 2025.