Rep. Jesse Petrea

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Interagency Council on Homelessness for Chatham-Savannah; to provide for a short title and definitions; to provide for findings; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership of the authority and their terms of office; to provide for meetings; to provide for a quorum; to provide for venue; to provide for tax exemptions from levy and sale; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Airport Authority, a new airport authority in and for the County of Bryan and the City of Richmond Hill; to provide that no liability or debt against the aforementioned city or county shall be incurred in the exercise of any powers granted by this Act; to make the bonds, securities, or obligations of the authority exempt from taxation; to authorize the issuance of refunding bonds, securities, or other obligations; to provide that such bonds, securities, or other obligations be validated as authorized by the "Revenue Bond Law"; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4701), as amended, so as to provide for membership; to provide for meetings; to provide for purposes; to provide for definitions; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for an extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 816 is a procedural resolution creating a House Study Committee to examine the feasibility of establishing a Georgia registry for individuals substantiated to have abused at-risk populations, including people with disabilities and older adults. The committee, composed of legislative and non-legislative members (including disability/elder advocates and state officials), will study existing models like Tennessee’s registry, assess costs and due process protections, and evaluate impacts on caregiving employment. It will make recommendations by December 2025 but does not create the registry itself. This study directly affects vulnerable populations and systems serving them, focusing on prevention through policy analysis.

Maddy summaryHR 512 creates a Georgia House Study Committee focused on the addiction epidemic and recovery solutions. The committee, composed of 12 members including 8 legislators and 4 community representatives (such as recovery advocates and healthcare providers), will study addiction's impacts on communities, healthcare, businesses, and families. It will examine current challenges and recommend policy solutions by December 2025, but the resolution itself does not enact new laws. This procedural measure directs Georgia policymakers to analyze addiction issues and develop potential responses through a dedicated study group.

Maddy summaryHR 883 creates a House Study Committee focused on identifying strategies to make Georgia the top tourism destination. The committee, composed of 10 members including legislative appointees and industry representatives, will examine tourism challenges and opportunities to boost overnight hotel stays and economic growth. It will operate until December 1, 2025, and may recommend policy changes based on its findings. This bill does not enact new tourism policies but establishes a formal process to study and potentially advance tourism initiatives.

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.

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.