Rep. Angie O'Steen

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to provide for a grant program for the purpose of acquiring and installing backup generators; to provide that the department shall consult with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency in establishing grant criteria; to provide for the department to establish grant amounts; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 4, 2025, as Georgia Peanut Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Help for Healthcare Professionals Inc. and recognizing February 24, 2025, as HHCP Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 280) formally recognizes February 19, 2025, as "Nurses Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It acknowledges the role of Georgia's over 170,000 registered nurses in providing essential healthcare services across hospitals, outpatient settings, and rural communities. The resolution, passed by the House of Representatives on February 18, 2025, serves as a symbolic tribute to nursing professionals and their contributions to public health. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but rather commends nurses for their service.

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 deduction from Georgia taxable income for casualty losses of timber in an amount based on the diminution of value; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for an aggregate cap; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Citizens Christian Academy girls softball team for winning the 2024 GIAA Class A State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 43), not a policy bill. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences and honors the life of Bryce Alan Johnson, a former Tifton Judicial Circuit District Attorney who died on December 2, 2024. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 17, 2025, and authorizes distributing a copy to his family. It has no policy impact or legislative effect beyond commemoration.