Rep. Trey Kelley

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain employers that offer individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements to employees; to provide for terms, conditions, and limitations; to provide for preapproval; to provide for aggregate annual limits; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 453), not a substantive bill. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences upon the passing of Artward Howard Jr. and honors his life and character. The resolution states the House joins in mourning his death, recognizes his integrity and community contributions, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to his family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cedartown, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Georgia Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 348) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor the late Artword Howard. It expresses the House's condolences for his passing and recognizes his positive impact on the community, family, and friends through his integrity, kindness, and dedication. The resolution directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Howard's family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy effect or direct impact on constituents or legislation.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia State University College of Law for being a paragon of excellence in clinical legal education in and beyond the State of Georgia and commending its respective clinics for their towering accomplishments; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise provisions related to the dates on which special elections to present questions to the voters can be held; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 329 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 20, 2025, to honor the life and memory of Guy Jehue Rutland Jr., a Polk County Georgia resident who died on January 24, 2025. The resolution commemorates his 33-year career in education (including teaching, coaching, and serving on the Polk School District Board), his ownership of Rutland Farm and Christmas Tree City, and his community and family involvement. It expresses the House's "deepest and most sincere regret" at his passing and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to his family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to allow for tax credits in excess of the amount that can be claimed in a given year to be carried forward to subsequent years; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for an additional period to appeal certain property assessments; to require the annual notice of assessment for property taxes to include an estimate of the current year's taxes and a statement regarding such estimate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for a coercion defense to a charge of murder for defendant mothers of unborn children; to provide for construction; to provide for exceptions; to provide for concurrent prosecuting authority of the Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys in certain cases; to provide for applicability; to remove exceptions that allow for assault and battery on an unborn child; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies, how such power lost, and recovery for homicide of a child or unborn child, so as to provide for the right to recovery for the life of a child beginning at the stage of fertilization; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings and determinations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.