Rep. Mike Cheokas

Maddy summaryHR 24 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally commend the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta (CVC). The resolution recognizes the CVC’s 32-year history of fostering corporate community engagement, including its three "CVC of the Year" awards from Points of Light, and highlights its work with over 90 member businesses like Delta Air Lines and Amazon. The bill has no policy impact - it simply honors the CVC’s efforts through a formal legislative resolution, with no new requirements, funding, or changes to laws. It was adopted by the House on January 14, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arson and explosives, so as to provide for the offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle; to provide for a penalty; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to include the offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to increase a statewide ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign, independent, or political action committees; to prohibit candidates and campaign, independent, and political action committees from accepting contributions from foreign nationals; to provide exemptions for contributions made by members of a candidate's immediate family; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 33 and 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to provide for the registration and regulation of professional employer organizations; to provide for the applicability of Chapter 8 of Title 34, the "Employment Security Law"; to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for the posting of a surety bond; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the Annunciation Day School of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating March 25, 2024, as the 203rd anniversary of Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the Hellenic Studies Program of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church; and for other purposes.