Rep. Robert Dickey

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Crawford 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 amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to revise provisions relating to solar power facility agreements; to revise provisions relating to the waiver of certain requirements of such agreements; to provide for the certification by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources that solar power facility agreements meet certain requirements; to provide civil penalties; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for use of fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or pesticides, so as to clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with respect to pesticides; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Telecommunications Services and Programs for the Hearing and Visually Impaired; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Kendall Rae Johnson, a 9-year-old urban farmer and founder of Kendall Rae's Green Heart Non-Profit, for her work in youth agriculture education, sustainability advocacy, and entrepreneurship. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change policy - it serves solely as a ceremonial honor acknowledging her role as the first USDA Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador and her impact on over 400 students. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 4, 2025, to commend her contributions to food sustainability and youth empowerment.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landscape architects, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of tree care operators by the Georgia Department of Agriculture; to provide for application and fees; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Curtis Bridges, PhD, upon his induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame; 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 House resolution honoring Clarence "Ed" Barker, a former Georgia state senator who served the 18th District from 1973-1991. It commemorates his public service, community leadership, and family legacy without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to his family following his passing and directs the Clerk to share a copy with them. As a commemorative measure, it has no substantive legislative impact.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution (HR 870) symbolically honors Jade Thomas, a fourth-grade English language arts and social studies teacher at Lake Joy Elementary School, as one of 10 finalists for Georgia's 2026 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her teaching excellence, military service as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and founding of the school's Military Kids Club, but contains no new policies, funding, or binding requirements. As a ceremonial resolution, it serves only to commend her work without altering any laws or affecting any regulations.