Rep. Robert Dickey

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. HR 751 designates a specific bridge on State Route 83 over the Towaliga River in Monroe County, Georgia, as the "William A. Fickling, Jr. Bridge." The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs identifying the bridge with this name. It directly affects the bridge's official designation and signage, with no broader policy changes or impacts on citizens or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock dealers, so as to provide for source verification requirements for large-scale meat producers; to provide for written disclosures; to provide for disclosures and health risk management for older livestock; to provide for avian influenza testing for large-scale poultry producers; to regulate multispecies producers; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 694) formally commends Sheriff Terry Deese for his retirement from the Peach County Sheriff's Department after 40+ years of service (1983-2025), including 21 years as sheriff. It recognizes his dedication, leadership, and awards like "Sheriff of the Year" (2017), highlighting his commitment to community safety and public service. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for his "care, courage, and selfless dedication" but contains no policy changes or funding provisions. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not affect laws or directly impact any group beyond honoring the retiring sheriff.

A RESOLUTION commending D.J. Hurm for being named Monroe County's Teacher of the Year for 2024 and recognizing his exceptional contributions to education and the community; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing, so as to provide for licensure for graduates of foreign colleges or schools of veterinary medicine who are board certified in a specialty; to provide for an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2025, as Buc-ee's Day at the state capitol and celebrating Buc-ee's and its presence in Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the 2025 Watermelon Capital Queens, Miss Georgia Commodity Queens, and Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Queens; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 4, 2025, as Georgia Peanut Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 473) is a ceremonial commendation by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and congratulates the five 2024 Georgia Peach Queens (including Charleigh Harper as Miss Georgia Peach). The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely expresses legislative support for the pageant's role in promoting Georgia's peach industry and community engagement. It does not affect any laws or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.

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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.