Rep. Danny Mathis

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for a $1.50 increase in the monthly 9-1-1 charge assessed by local governments; to provide for a $1.50 increase in the monthly wireless enhanced 9-1-1 charge assessed by local governments; to provide for a $1.50 increase in the prepaid 9-1-1 charge assessed by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 13, 2025, as "Donor Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors and recognize supporting organizations like Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia. It symbolically acknowledges the contributions of donors, recipients, and families awaiting transplants, while highlighting efforts to increase donation registration. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of these organizations' work. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 20, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for a coercion defense to a charge of murder for defendant mothers of unborn children; to provide for construction; to provide for exceptions; to provide for concurrent prosecuting authority of the Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys in certain cases; to provide for applicability; to remove exceptions that allow for assault and battery on an unborn child; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies, how such power lost, and recovery for homicide of a child or unborn child, so as to provide for the right to recovery for the life of a child beginning at the stage of fertilization; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings and determinations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 210 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Georgia Forestry Commission for its role as an emergency response agency. It recognizes the Commission's work since 1921, including responding to an average of 3,000 wildfires annually, assisting with prescribed burning, and supporting disaster responses like hurricanes and the pandemic. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for the Commission's service to Georgia citizens and forest resources.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 222) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally congratulate the North Gwinnett High School Game Day Cheer Squad for winning the 2024 State Championship. It recognizes the team's achievements, character, academic balance, and community leadership as described in the resolution's preamble. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply offers words of praise and extends best wishes to the squad. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals beyond the named cheer squad members.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 28, 2025, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol. It formally recognizes individuals living with limb loss or limb difference in Georgia. The measure, adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, serves as a symbolic acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or policies. It directly affects Georgians with limb loss or difference by highlighting their experiences through a state-level observance.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Dodge County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to provide for meetings; to provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; 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 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to provide for enforcement of unsigned rental agreements under certain circumstances; to provide for the execution and delivery of a rental agreement via email; to provide for the vacating of and removal of personal property from self-storage service facilities by occupants under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship, so as to provide that victims of human trafficking are eligible for such scholarship; to provide for the designation of REACH scholars; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.