Rep. Jesse Petrea

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1488) is a ceremonial gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Leopold's Ice Cream for its 100+ years of continuous operation in Savannah. It honors the business for preserving family recipes, sourcing Georgia ingredients, supporting tourism, and engaging in community initiatives. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely serves as a symbolic commendation to acknowledge the business's historical and economic contributions to Georgia. It was adopted by the House in February 2026 with no binding effect beyond the statement of recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning the Department of Public Health, so as to require certain hospitals to offer perinatal bereavement care counseling options and any available perinatal bereavement devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to provide for a repealer clause; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from certain City of Savannah ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted assessed value of such homestead for the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which this exemption was first granted to the current owner of such homestead, approved April 13, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4223), as amended, so as to prevent any increases in the adjusted base year assessed value of properties above the value set in tax year 2025; 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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1315) is a symbolic honor from Georgia's House of Representatives recognizing the Georgia Wildlife Federation's 90th anniversary. It commends the organization for its decades of work promoting wildlife conservation, science-based habitat protection, and outdoor education across Georgia, including advocacy for key funding programs. The resolution has no policy impact or new requirements - it is purely a ceremonial expression of appreciation with no concrete changes to laws or funding.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia-Ireland Trade Commission; to provide for members and purpose of the commission; to provide for annual reporting; to create a fund for commission expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1157) formally reaffirms "IN GOD WE TRUST" as the United States' official national motto. It has no concrete policy impact or new requirements - it solely expresses the House of Representatives' support for maintaining the existing motto, which has been officially recognized since 1956. The bill does not affect any specific group or change current law; it is a ceremonial statement to commemorate national history. The resolution passed through initial House reading stages in early 2026 but remains procedural with no implementation mechanisms.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United State of America; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1199 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) that formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Association of Community Care Providers (GACCP) for its work. It highlights GACCP's role in representing home and community-based service providers who deliver Medicaid waiver-funded care (like ICWP, EDWP, and NOW waivers) to Georgians with disabilities, complex care needs, and aging populations, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The resolution emphasizes how these services allow individuals to receive care at home rather than in institutions, promoting independence and reducing costs. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policies or directly affect any individuals or programs.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees, so as to provide for fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; to provide for recreational and commercial fishing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards, so as to provide for tuition grants to spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty; to revise legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.