Rep. Carl Gilliard

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Dr. William Nettles Wessinger following his death in February 2025, recognizing his military service as a U.S. Army Flight Surgeon, his 23-year medical career in Savannah (including roles at Orthopedic Associates and Memorial Health), and his community contributions. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and commemorates his legacy as a respected surgeon and community member. The bill has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents - it is purely a ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 472) expresses the House of Representatives' support for families caring for premature infants (born before 37 weeks gestation). It acknowledges the health risks to infants, emotional/financial burdens on families, mental health challenges for parents, and barriers to care. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes these issues and supports existing efforts to improve medical care, financial assistance, and mental health resources for affected families. It was adopted by the House on March 3, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of the Georgia's Children First Trust Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 43, 44, and 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, professions and businesses, property, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to restore certain rights of individuals with criminal histories; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of rates, underwriting rules, and related organizations, so as to prohibit insurers from raising private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates more often than once every calendar year; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a House resolution (HR 313) commending Nolan Sental Smith Jr. for his athletic achievements and community leadership. It formally honors his journey as a University of Georgia football standout (two College Football Playoff National Championships), his selection by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 NFL Draft, and his work through the Nolan Smith Foundation supporting youth athletes. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 19, 2025, and directs the Clerk to provide Smith with a copy. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance licensing, so as to repeal prelicensing education requirements applicable to certain insurance licenses; to provide a three-day maximum on the reexamination waiting period for applicants; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for costs of doing business with Georgia grown hemp owners and suppliers; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association on its 65th anniversary; and for other purposes.