Rep. Bethany Ballard

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that, beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to provide for certain computer science courses to be substituted for units of credit graduation requirements in certain other subject areas; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; 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 ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending Malcolm Mitchell for his work as Georgia Reads Coach. It formally recognizes his efforts through the Share the Magic Foundation to promote literacy via school programs, virtual challenges, and community initiatives across Georgia and internationally. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation for his contributions to Georgia's literacy goals.

A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) on its 50th anniversary and recognizing February 18, 2025, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates Georgia National Guard members by designating February 6, 2025, as "National Guard Day" at the state capitol. It honors the service of Georgia's National Guard units (including Army, Air, and State Defense Force components) for their domestic and overseas deployments, highlighting their roles in hurricane response, homeland defense, and military support. The bill has no policy changes or direct effects on citizens or programs - it is purely a ceremonial recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors eight Georgia cities - Acworth, Alma, Augusta, Camilla, Griffin, Monroe, Toccoa, and Warner Robins - for achieving "Georgia PlanFirst" designation. It recognizes their community planning efforts that align with the state's 35-year-old Georgia Planning Act, which promotes coordinated land-use planning. The resolution formally commends these cities for their commitment to comprehensive planning that supports sustainable growth, economic development, and quality of life. It has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition and does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 43), not a policy bill. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences and honors the life of Bryce Alan Johnson, a former Tifton Judicial Circuit District Attorney who died on December 2, 2024. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 17, 2025, and authorizes distributing a copy to his family. It has no policy impact or legislative effect beyond commemoration.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally honors and recognizes Georgia veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War and developed related health conditions. The resolution acknowledges their service, the health impacts of Agent Orange (including cancer and birth defects in descendants), and notes these veterans are not memorialized as combat fatalities. It does not create new benefits or change policy - it solely provides a formal statement of recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-1-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for transitioning members of the armed forces, so as to allow military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state to obtain employment in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel administration relative to public officers and employees, so as to increase the number of hours permitted for paid parental leave; to specify that individuals employed full time by local education agencies are eligible employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.