Rep. Robert Dickey

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the Georgia FFA Association and designates February 24, 2026, as FFA Day at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the organization's role in agricultural education and youth development without creating new laws or policies. The resolution highlights the FFA's mission to prepare students for agricultural careers and its status as the third-largest state association with over 80,000 members.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water and sewer projects and costs tax, so as to revise the definition of the term "municipality"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing the Vine Ingle Junior Boys All-Star Team, a 14-year-old baseball team from Georgia. The resolution celebrates their championship achievements, including winning the U.S. Junior League World Series and multiple regional/state titles over two seasons. It formally congratulates the team members and coaches for their "outstanding athletic ability and dedication" and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to the team. As a purely symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 10, 2026, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor the organization's history and service to Georgia agriculture since 1937. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the Federation's role through a ceremonial designation. The House of Representatives adopted the resolution, directing the Clerk to provide a copy to the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct regulatory or financial impact on any group.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlton County Chief Ranger Roger Todd of the Georgia Forestry Commission as the recipient of the 2025 Director's Award and for his outstanding service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the 2025-2026 4-H leadership teams and award recipients and recognizing February 26, 2026, as 4-H day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1013), not a policy bill. It honors the life and memory of Abit Massey, a Georgia public servant and community leader, following his passing. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and recognizes his decades of service - including roles in Georgia government, the poultry industry, University of Georgia leadership, and community advocacy. It has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of respect. The House passed it unanimously on January 13, 2026, and will send a copy to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Georgia bill (HB 351, now Act 259) amends the state's solid waste management laws governing the Board of Natural Resources. It modifies the Board's powers, revises permitting requirements to require written verification of local zoning compliance, removes certain permit restrictions, updates public meeting notice rules, and removes outdated terminology. The changes directly affect the Board of Natural Resources, local governments managing zoning, and entities handling solid waste permits. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, after being signed by the governor in May 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to update terminology; to revise procedures concerning incorporators of credit unions; to revise requirements of articles of incorporation of credit unions; to revise licensure requirements for money transmissions, cashing payment instruments, mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, foreign banking institutions, and installment loans; to provide for revised auditing procedures for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to provide for corporate governance requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to provide for liquidity requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to revise requirements for applications to relocate for foreign banking institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to repeal automatic repeal provisions relating to an allowable variance for weight limitations upon a vehicle or load hauling certain commodities within a certain range and areas of the state; to provide for the enforcement of such provisions by local law enforcement officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.