Rep. Matthew Gambill

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 provide for a one-time tax credit for individual taxpayers who filed income tax returns for the 2023 and 2024 taxable years; to provide for a definition; 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 Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to provide for public school students to be permitted to attend courses in religious moral instruction provided by a person or organization independently of a public school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for students to receive academic credit for such courses; to require local education agencies to adopt certain policies; to prohibit students who participate in such courses from being counted as absent from school; to provide for responsibilities of the Department of Education; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 512 creates a Georgia House Study Committee focused on the addiction epidemic and recovery solutions. The committee, composed of 12 members including 8 legislators and 4 community representatives (such as recovery advocates and healthcare providers), will study addiction's impacts on communities, healthcare, businesses, and families. It will examine current challenges and recommend policy solutions by December 2025, but the resolution itself does not enact new laws. This procedural measure directs Georgia policymakers to analyze addiction issues and develop potential responses through a dedicated study group.

Maddy summaryHR 883 creates a House Study Committee focused on identifying strategies to make Georgia the top tourism destination. The committee, composed of 10 members including legislative appointees and industry representatives, will examine tourism challenges and opportunities to boost overnight hotel stays and economic growth. It will operate until December 1, 2025, and may recommend policy changes based on its findings. This bill does not enact new tourism policies but establishes a formal process to study and potentially advance tourism initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dixon Frederick Parker, a Georgia resident who died on March 10, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and acknowledges his life as a Georgia Tech graduate, nuclear engineer, devoted family man, and community member known for his integrity and kindness. It contains no policy changes or direct impacts on laws or constituents. The House formally adopted this resolution on April 4, 2025, as a symbolic tribute.

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 penalties; to authorize alteration or suspension of such penalty; to provide for obtaining motor vehicle owner information from the Department of Revenue; to provide for a conspicuous statement of the right to contest such penalty in court in the mailing sent to a motor vehicle owner; to provide for the allocation of money collected; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 755 creates a House Study Committee to examine how electric franchise fees are assessed for unincorporated areas in Georgia. The committee, composed of 7 House members, 2 county commissioners, and 2 city officials, will study whether residents in unincorporated areas - currently paying franchise fees through utility bills to cities they don’t reside in - should have fees adjusted to better reflect their actual use of county rights-of-way. The committee must complete its study and issue recommendations by December 1, 2025, but the resolution itself does not change existing fee structures or laws. This is a procedural measure focused on research, not immediate policy action.

Maddy summaryHR 717 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Maureen Patton for her 28 years of service at Kennesaw State University, specifically acknowledging her role as director of presidential events and her coordination of major university events. The resolution commends her retirement in May 2025 and highlights her contributions to campus ceremonies, community partnerships, and support for multiple university presidents. As a purely symbolic resolution with no policy changes or affected parties beyond the recognition itself, it does not alter any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 693 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 17, 2025, as "Profound Autism Day" to highlight the unique needs of individuals with profound autism. It defines profound autism as a condition requiring 24/7 care due to severe intellectual disability or minimal communication skills, citing CDC data showing 26.7% of autistic 8-year-olds fall into this category. The resolution emphasizes that people with profound autism - often girls, from minority groups, or with additional health challenges - are frequently excluded from support programs. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new policies but aims to raise awareness and promote inclusion for this group and their caregivers.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution commending Dr. John "Johnny" Savage for his lifetime of service. It formally honors his career as a dentist, U.S. Navy Dental Corps veteran (including Antarctic service during Operation Deep Freeze), Georgia state representative, mentor (notably to the first Black male dental hygienist), and community leader. The resolution specifically recognizes his pro bono work, military service, political leadership, and personal acts of courage, such as saving a man from a sinking car. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to express the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation.