Rep. Bill Werkheiser

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding administrative procedure, so as to provide that the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" shall apply to all executive branch agencies; to provide for certain exceptions; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric services, so as to require that an electric supplier hold the proposed discontinuation of electrical service to a residential consumer who suffers from a serious illness in abeyance for a certain period of time; to provide for notice requirements; to provide for the renewal of such abeyance period; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a section of State Route 23 in Tattnall County as the Sidney R. Miles Memorial Highway to honor the life and service of Sidney R. Miles, a retired Georgia State Patrol Colonel who served for 30 years. The legislation authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the dedication and directs the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to Miles's family and the Department of Transportation. The bill is a commemorative measure that does not change operational policies or affect public services, but rather recognizes Miles's contributions to law enforcement and public safety in Georgia.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that local moratoria shall not apply to certain properties in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Department of Administrative Services, so as to provide for preferences in certain public works construction contracts to a contractor or subcontractor participating in a registered apprenticeship program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes The Claxton Enterprise, a newspaper in Georgia, for its long history and contributions. It commends the publication for over 100 years of service, noting its establishment in 1912 and its growth under current leadership. The resolution authorizes the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the commendation to the newspaper. This is a ceremonial measure with no impact on laws, budgets, or public policy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Department of Labor, so as to establish a commission to review and validate the employment status of 1099 tax returns filed by employers on behalf of employees; to provide for the commission to provide available remedies to employees impacted by an invalid filing of such tax returns; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to provide for protective orders or consent agreements for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; to provide for a definition; to provide for temporary relief ex parte orders under certain circumstances; to provide for procedures; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends Kaitlyn Butler Marchant for her service as Georgia's first female State FFA Advisor (appointed in 2025) and her leadership in agricultural education. The resolution highlights her awards, including the 2024 Georgia Farm Bureau State Excellence in Agriculture Winner, and her community involvement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply expresses the House's appreciation and will send a copy to Ms. Marchant.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-3A-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing and approval of an integrated resource plan, so as to provide for nuclear energy generation facilities in the integrated resource plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.