Rep. Dale Washburn

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to provide for the denial of state funds for loans, grants, and scholarships for any student who is convicted of a criminal offense or who is determined by the postsecondary educational institution at which such student is enrolled to have violated a postsecondary educational institution's code of conduct for students when such conviction or determination is a result of a student engaging in materially and substantially disruptive conduct on such postsecondary educational institution's campus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 991), not a policy bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed a resolution formally commending Craig Coffee for his decades of public service in real estate regulation. It recognizes his roles as Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate Board and Deputy Real Estate Commissioner, highlighting his 2023 award and dedication to protecting public interests in real estate licensure. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply offers formal recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Monroe County, Georgia, approved February 25, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3857), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the members and the chairperson of such board; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-44.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to base year homestead exemption, so as to postpone the date by which local governing authorities are authorized to opt out of such homestead exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution dedicates a specific segment of State Route 11 in Jasper County (from Maddox Street to West Greene Street) as the "Honorable Susan Holmes Highway" to recognize Representative Susan Holmes' service. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain appropriate signage for this dedication. The bill does not create new policy or affect any regulations; it is a ceremonial honor naming a road after a serving state representative. This is a procedural resolution with no substantive legislative impact beyond the road designation.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team for their outstanding 2024–2025 season and inspiring run to the GHSA Class A Division I State Championship; and for other purposes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 781) is a symbolic recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives commending Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce for her work as director of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) and her role as a political science professor at Georgia State University. It highlights her leadership in recruiting interns, training students, and supporting academic components of the program. The resolution formally honors her contributions to student development and the state's legislative internship initiatives. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Bryant Culpepper Jr. for his outstanding public service to the State of Georgia, the Judicial Branch specifically, and the community at large as well as for his dedication to upholding the principles of justice and fairness; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 675) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize and commend Keith Hatcher upon his retirement. It honors his 38-year career as a lobbyist for the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR), highlighting his advocacy for key legislation like the Commercial Brokers Lien Rights Act and the Landlord Tenant Act, as well as his service on various committees. The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for his "efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service" to Georgia and extends best wishes for his retirement. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and serves only to acknowledge his contributions.