Rep. Lehman Franklin

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 459) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 28, 2025. It formally recognizes and commends Matt Brinson for his 48-year career with Planters Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) and his community service in Jenkins County, Georgia. The resolution highlights his leadership at Planters EMC, roles on various energy cooperative boards, his 2014 Jenkins County Citizen of the Year award, and his family-owned restaurant. It does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations - its sole purpose is to express formal appreciation upon his retirement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 372), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Irish Minister Dara Calleary for his public service, specifically highlighting his roles as Ireland's Minister for Social Protection and Rural Development, his prior government positions, and his long tenure as a representative (Teachta Dála) for Mayo. The resolution has no legislative effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' appreciation for his service. The House passed it unanimously on February 24, 2025, with no further action required.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bryan County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Archibald Bulloch Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on its 61st anniversary; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to revise provisions relating to retail dealers of alcoholic beverages; to authorize the issuance or holding of a beneficial interest in additional retail dealer licenses; to require that the new location of a licensee of such additional retail dealer license be located in the same county as the location previously occupied; to increase the number of tasting events a retail package liquor store may conduct; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 4, 2025, as "Dyslexia Day" at the state capitol to recognize dyslexia awareness. It does not create new laws, funding, or requirements - it is purely a ceremonial observance. The measure was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, and directly affects state government operations by scheduling a recognition event. It has no direct impact on individuals or policies beyond the symbolic designation.

Maddy summaryHR 111 is a House resolution commending interfaith organizations and volunteers for their efforts in disaster cleanup. It formally recognizes their contributions to community recovery after disasters but does not create new laws or funding. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It directly affects the named groups and volunteers by publicly honoring their work. This is a procedural resolution with no binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 94), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes February 2, 2025, as "Georgia Arts Day" to honor the arts and culture sector's contributions. The resolution highlights the industry's economic impact (supporting 19,734 jobs and generating $1.3 billion in 2022) and encourages Georgia communities to celebrate arts and culture. It has no binding requirements or new funding mechanisms - its purpose is symbolic recognition only.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.