Rep. Bill Yearta

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority, approved March 30, (Ga. L. 1977, p. 4220), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3954), so as to restate the law governing the authority; provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for the existence and membership of the authority; to provide for officers; to provide for conflicts of interest; to provide for powers of the authority; to provide for revenue bonds; to provide for rules, regulations, and other procedures; to provide for immunity; to provide for tax exemptions; to provide that authority property is not subject to levy and sale; to provide for the Act's effect on other governments; to provide for earnings and dissolution; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 488 is a symbolic resolution commending the Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center (SOWEGA-AHEC) for its work in healthcare workforce development. It recognizes SOWEGA-AHEC’s efforts to improve healthcare access across 38 southwest Georgia counties through programs that recruit students, retain providers, and support community health initiatives like the RN Reentry Program and Community Paramedicine Program. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for the organization’s achievements, including placing over 5,800 participants in 2024. This is a procedural resolution, not substantive legislation.

A RESOLUTION commending the 2025 Watermelon Capital Queens, Miss Georgia Commodity Queens, and Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Queens; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Forestry Commission for serving the State of Georgia as an emergency response agency; the Worth County Unit on being named the 2024 Unit of the Year for Service; the Fannin/Towns/Union Unit on being named the 2024 Unit of the Year for Community Engagement; Clark Rountree for being named 2024 Wildland Firefighter of the Year; and Kevin Lee for being named 2024 Forester of the Year; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 27, 2025, as "Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council (GMCCC), an organization representing municipal court clerks across Georgia, for their role in supporting judicial administration, public safety, and court efficiency. The resolution highlights the council's work in training clerks, maintaining court integrity, and ensuring public confidence in local justice systems. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on laws or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 407), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes MEAG Power's 50th anniversary as a nonprofit utility serving Georgia's electric cities. The resolution praises MEAG Power's history of providing reliable, affordable electricity to 49 communities since 1975 and its role in energy diversity and environmental stewardship. It contains no new policy, funding, or obligations - it solely offers a formal commendation with no direct impact on residents or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to revise the requirements of child care learning centers and family child care learning homes; to require that such centers and homes maintain commercial general liability insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 181 is a resolution recognizing February 10, 2025, as "Georgia Hearing Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It aims to raise public awareness about hearing health by encouraging Georgians to protect their hearing and seek regular check-ups from licensed professionals like audiologists or hearing aid specialists. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote early detection and management of hearing loss, referencing statistics on hearing loss impacts and low hearing aid adoption rates. It was unanimously passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 5, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the fourth Friday in November of each year as "National Sugarcane Syrup Day" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.