Rep. Debbie Buckner

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to revise a sunset date for an exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to create an exemption from sales and use tax for menstrual discharge collection devices as defined in the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to adopt legislation requiring the United States Department of Agriculture to modify eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for students enrolled in institutions of higher education; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for an additional period to appeal certain property assessments; to require the annual notice of assessment for property taxes to include an estimate of the current year's taxes and a statement regarding such estimate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 308 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC), a Georgia nonprofit founded in 1996. It formally recognizes MAAC’s work coordinating child welfare services - including residential care, crisis support, and programs like Opportunity Passport and LEADS - to support at-risk youth and families across Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact or funding changes; it simply expresses the House’s appreciation for MAAC’s services and accreditation. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative action.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2025, as Community Health Centers Day and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 30, 2025, as No-Kill Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol to promote pet adoption and recognize efforts by shelters working toward saving 90% of animals. It has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic recognition of community efforts to reduce shelter euthanasia rates. The resolution highlights that nearly 20% of impounded pets were killed in Georgia shelters in 2023, emphasizing adoption as a key solution. It does not create new programs or change funding but aims to raise public awareness about no-kill shelter initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal House resolution honoring Nellie Dunaway Duke, a longtime Georgia advocate for women's rights and community service, following her death on January 28, 2025. It recognizes her roles as chair of the Georgia Commission on Women, her efforts to advance the Equal Rights Amendment, and her decades of work with organizations like the American Cancer Society and First Methodist Church. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to her family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her relatives. As a commemorative measure with no policy changes, it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits from income taxes, so as to provide for the certification of certain employers as living wage employers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a tax credit for such employers that employ individuals in new living wage jobs for at least one year; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (HR 203) commending Youth Villages for its work supporting children and families. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific policies or individuals. The resolution honors the organization's 15 years of service in Georgia, its evidence-based programs (like the Intercept and LifeSet models), and its impact on over 5,500 Georgia youth annually. It serves only as a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives.