Rep. Mitchell Scoggins

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, so as to revise the penalty amount for violations captured by recorded images; 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 24 of Title 33 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance and the state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, respectively, so as to require coverage for healthcare services for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) in accordance with nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines; to provide for definitions; to allow for deductibles; to prohibit special deductibles; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that local school systems offer certain exams to home study students; to provide for notice requirements; to prohibit additional fees or requirements; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed HR 374 to formally commend Fire Chief Eddie Robinson for being named the 2024 Georgia Fire Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. The resolution recognizes his 45-year career, leadership in Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, community service, and role in organizing events like Patriot Day. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - its sole purpose is to express official appreciation.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Monica Whitfield, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Volunteer of the Year; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Community Partner of the Year; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Shaw Industries Group, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Manufacturer of the Year; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service delivery, so as to require service delivery agreement to include a growth boundary agreement component; to provide for circumstances when growth boundary agreements may be excluded; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 235) is a ceremonial recognition of Hickory Log, a private non-profit personal care facility in White, Georgia. It commemorates the facility's 55th anniversary (since 1970) for providing care to men with intellectual, developmental, and traumatic brain injuries. The resolution formally honors Hickory Log's work in fostering residents' independence through relational, vocational, and financial skills training, as well as supporting families. As a commemorative resolution, it contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it serves solely to acknowledge the organization's service.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 236), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends Linda Ford Kellogg for her 35+ years of community service in Bartow County, Georgia - including her leadership of the MLK Holiday Weekend, roles in education (Cartersville City Schools), local elections, and as Bartow County's first African American mediator. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on February 11, 2025, and includes no new requirements or funding. It serves solely as a symbolic honor for her retirement.