Rep. Debbie Buckner

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 435) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Judge John Allen, a distinguished Georgia jurist and civil rights advocate, following his passing. It formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and recognizes his military service (including six Distinguished Flying Crosses), 26 years on the bench, civil rights activism, and community leadership. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 27, 2025, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to his family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is solely a symbolic gesture of remembrance.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, so as to authorize acquisition of property interests by municipal elected and appointed officials and employees in redevelopment areas with certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, so as to revise provisions related to prohibitions on employees holding interest in redevelopment activities and areas so as to limit such prohibition to employees whose job responsibilities are related to such activities or areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Corie Greenblatt for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to surface mining, so as to prohibit the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Natural Resources Department from issuing, modifying, or renewing any permit or accepting any bond to conduct surface mining operations on Trail Ridge for future permit applications and amendments; to provide a definition; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 380 is a ceremonial resolution honoring James and Patricia Gant for their retirement after decades of service with State Farm Insurance. It specifically recognizes James's 46-year career, including opening the first African American-owned State Farm agency in Columbus, Georgia, and Patricia's 41 years as his office manager. The resolution formally commends their service, character, and community contributions through a vote by the Georgia House of Representatives. As a non-binding commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on laws or regulations.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. on the occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to surface mining, so as to provide for a five-year moratorium on the acceptance of applications for new permits and the acceptance of requests to modify existing permits by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to expand the area of land affected by surface mining operations on Trail Ridge; to provide a definition; to provide exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to revenue and taxation, so as to require certain high resource use facilities to provide disclosures regarding community impact and energy and water usage; to require such disclosures prior to entering into a contract for tax incentives or applying for a governmental permit, approval, or license to construct or operate a high resource use facility; to provide for the required contents of such disclosures; to provide for method and means of submission and publication; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.