Rep. Ron Stephens

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-83-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorized investments, delegation of investment authority to financial officer, and objective of investment, so as to provide for additional authorized investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 877 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize and commend Bill Hembree for his decades of public service. It honors his 20-year tenure as a Georgia House Representative (1992-2012), his founding of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency, and his community contributions, including a bridge dedication in his name. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House’s appreciation and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Mr. Hembree. This is a standard commemorative measure with no legislative effect.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 896) is a ceremonial measure congratulating the Georgia Pharmacy Association on its 150th anniversary. It formally recognizes the association's founding in 1875 and its role representing over 14,000 pharmacists and 26,000 pharmacy technicians across Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for the association's history and work in pharmacy advocacy and community health. It does not create new laws or affect any regulations.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends Savannah Feed the Hungry for providing over 1.5 million meals since 2009 and operating community programs like the Empowerment Center, which assists with homeownership and education. It honors the organization’s work serving 50,000+ people annually across Georgia and South Carolina through symbolic recognition, not policy changes. The resolution has no legal effect or new funding; it simply expresses the House’s appreciation via a formal written commendation.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Savannah State University men's basketball team for winning the 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally designates Incheon, South Korea, as Georgia's sister city-state. It recognizes Incheon's status as a major port city, home to Incheon International Airport, and its global trade and cultural engagement efforts. The bill creates no new laws or funding but symbolically strengthens official ties between Georgia and Incheon through a formal resolution. It directly affects Georgia's diplomatic relationships, acknowledging Incheon's role in international commerce and its existing network of 39 sister cities worldwide.

Maddy summaryHR 655 is a resolution creating the House Study Committee on Gaming to examine the potential economic, social, and fiscal impacts of legalizing land-based casinos, pari-mutuel horse racing, and sports betting in Georgia. The committee, composed of seven House members appointed by the Speaker, will hold public hearings across the state and analyze factors like revenue generation, job creation, impacts on Georgia's horse breeding industry, and comparisons to out-of-state gaming spending. It must submit findings and recommendations by December 1, 2025, to guide future legislative decisions on gaming legislation. This procedural resolution does not enact new laws but sets up a formal study process for the General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 732) is a non-binding resolution formally commending the Woodbine Public Library Inc. and its supporters for their community service. It recognizes the library's role as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2016, its growth from a community initiative, and its work promoting literacy and education in Camden County. The resolution, adopted by the House of Representatives, expresses appreciation for the library's staff, the Woodbine Woman's Club, and the institution's contributions to public education. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the library. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding changes, it directly affects the library through public recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Chatham County Recreation Authority, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4281), so as to abolish the current authority memberships; to provide for new board membership; to provide terms of office; to revise quorum requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 607 is a non-binding resolution congratulating St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, on its 150th anniversary. It recognizes the hospital's founding in 1875 by the Sisters of Mercy and its long-standing role as a community-focused healthcare provider serving Southeast Georgia. The resolution formally honors the hospital's history of medical care, community outreach programs (like the Good Samaritan Clinic), and its affiliation with Candler Hospital. This symbolic gesture has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses legislative support for the hospital's anniversary.