Rep. Debbie Buckner

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, so as to revise how vacancies on said board are filled; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Commission; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such commission; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority, so as to abolish the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Consortium; to replace the advisory panel and executive committee governing said consortium with the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Commission; to provide for a definition; to provide for a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 90 amends Georgia's tax code to raise the maximum acreage limit for land to qualify for preferential tax assessment as conservation property. This change directly affects landowners who manage large tracts of land for conservation purposes, allowing properties exceeding the previous size threshold to maintain lower tax rates. The key provision increases the acreage cap under Code Section 48-5-7.4, ensuring more conservation land qualifies for reduced taxation. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and repeals conflicting tax laws.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for an extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 304 creates a temporary House Study Committee on the Costs and Effects of Smoking to examine smoking-related health impacts and economic costs. The committee, appointed by the Speaker with five members, will study medical expenses, Medicaid/Medicare burdens, childhood health effects from secondhand smoke, and productivity losses. It must file a report by December 1, 2025, with findings potentially leading to future legislation. This is a procedural resolution focused on research, not immediate policy changes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life, leadership, and legacy of Gail Hirschorn Evans and recognizing her for her extraordinary contributions to journalism, civic life, and mentorship in Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the State of Georgia for its economic leadership and recognizing the importance of transparent, informed decision making; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 803 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Dr. Charis Chambers, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and founder of the educational platform "The Period Doctor." It formally commends her medical expertise, advocacy for reproductive health, and work addressing gaps in accessible health information and minority representation. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents; it solely serves as a symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. The House passed it on March 27, 2025, and will provide Dr. Chambers with a copy.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle, particularly in the western region of this state, and encouraging all Georgia landowners to follow guidance by the Georgia Forestry Commission to mitigate the spread of this destructive pest; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Railroad Administration to deny CSX's request to become the first railroad to use Trip Optimizer's Zero-to-Zero feature; and for other purposes.