Rep. Bill Yearta

Maddy summaryHR 95 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) that commends community health workers for their role in underserved communities. It recognizes their work as trusted liaisons who improve access to health services, reduce disparities, and support cultural competence in care - without creating new policies or affecting any specific groups. The resolution encourages local and state collaboration to raise awareness of their contributions but contains no funding, mandates, or concrete policy changes. It was adopted by the House on January 28, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of support.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 90), not a law. It formally commends specific churches and organizations for their role in supporting "Project Elevation," a community health initiative in Southwest Georgia. The resolution highlights how Project Elevation trained 100 community health workers through 25 local churches, conducted cancer screenings (including 945 prostate cancer screenings), and provided health resources like fresh produce and grooming services. It specifically recognizes Mt. Zion Baptist Church, the Albany Coalition of Churches, Samaritan Clinic, Grooming Gods, and others for their contributions to improving health access and outcomes in rural communities.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Tifton Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Lee County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; 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 Code Section 16-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass, so as to include when a person enters a land or premises for purposes of residing on such land or premises; to provide a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for a violation and penalty; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings against intruders, so as to provide for the submission of a property affidavit in magistrate court; to provide that proceedings regarding a writ of possession are not required to be jury trials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to raise the limit for the total percentage of funds that the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John T. Powell; and for other purposes.