Rep. Ron Stephens

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to increase the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; to provide that the proceeds derived from such increase are intended to be appropriated for healthcare purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to increase the rate of the tax on consumable vapor products; to provide that the proceeds derived from such increase are intended to be appropriated for healthcare purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) expressing support for permanently extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), which includes provisions set to expire after 2025. It highlights that the TCJA reduced individual tax rates, doubled the standard deduction, and cut the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, affecting middle/working-class taxpayers and state tax policies (like the $10,000 SALT deduction cap). The resolution does not change tax law but urges Congress to make these provisions permanent while advocating for federal spending cuts to avoid increasing the national debt. It directly addresses taxpayers and state fiscal policies but has no binding effect on tax policy.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commemorating Great Dane's 125th anniversary. It formally congratulates the Savannah, Georgia-based company for founding in 1900 and highlights its historical contributions to transportation, including developing the first refrigerated trailers and supplying military trailers during WWII. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it simply expresses legislative recognition through a ceremonial vote. It was adopted by the House on January 17, 2025, with no further action required.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Barry A. Brown, a Savannah native and longtime Tybee Island community member. It commemorates his life, service on the Tybee City Council and Planning Commission, volunteer work with the Marine Rescue Squadron, and family life, including his 51-year marriage and grandchildren. The resolution formally expresses the House's condolences and directs the Clerk to share a copy with his family. As a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or policy changes, it directly affects no individuals or groups through legislative action.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine are Schedule I controlled substances; to repeal provisions relating to the regulation of kratom; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solar power free-market financing, so as to provide for the establishment of the Solar Technology Trust Fund as a fund within the state treasury; to impose a fee on the retail sale of new solar technology and to dedicate such fees to such fund as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to provide for reports and forms; to provide for authorization; to provide for annual appropriations and reporting; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding alimony and child support, so as to authorize child support and insurance policies for disabled children who have reached the age of majority but lack the ability to otherwise support themselves independently; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to authorize physicians to delegate the authority to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; provide for requirements; to provide for automatic approval of nurse protocol agreements and job descriptions under certain conditions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-7-55 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority, membership, and powers, so as to increase the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness of the authority; to authorize the authority to condemn public property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.