Rep. Martin Momtahan

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) that commends President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for proposing the concept of a "Department of Government Efficiency." It contains no actual policy provisions or mechanisms - it solely expresses support for the idea of streamlining government operations through public-private collaboration. The resolution has no effect on creating any new department or changing government operations. It serves only as a ceremonial statement without legislative or administrative impact.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Paulding County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; 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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to prohibit business enterprises from owning an interest in more than 2,000 single-family residential properties or ten multifamily residential properties; to provide for the forfeiture of rental payments paid in connection with an unlawful lease of residential property; to provide a private cause of action for the return of rental payments paid in connection with an unlawful lease of residential property; to provide for the disclosure of information by brokers; to provide an effective date; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to remove authorization for the Secretary of State to become a member of a nongovernmental entity whose purpose is to share and exchange information in order to improve the accuracy and efficiency of voter registration systems; to provide for definitions; to maintain an exemption to the disclosure of certain documents; to prohibit the Secretary of State, other state level actors, and local boards of registrars and election superintendents from participating in certain multistate voter list maintenance organizations; to require the termination of participation in any prohibited multistate voter list maintenance organizations; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 132 creates a joint commission to resolve long-standing border disputes between Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The commission - composed of nine members appointed by Georgia's governor, Senate, and House - will work with the other states to accurately resurvey and mark the disputed boundary lines, which have been in question since a flawed 1818 survey. This bill directly affects the border regions of these three states and follows decades of unsuccessful attempts to settle the issue. The commission will conduct surveys, issue reports, and recommend solutions, but does not alter existing laws or boundaries.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003, so as to authorize local governing bodies to establish housing management databases of residential rental property; to provide for applicability; to provide for registration with the databases; to provide for penalties; to provide for disclosure of ownership by foreign adversaries; to provide for exemptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Shayna Harris, a South Paulding High School English teacher who was named 2025 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her work teaching courses like American Literature, Composition, and Mythology, and her dedication to students. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House of Representatives' praise through a formal commendation. It directly affects only Shayna Harris, who will receive a copy of the resolution.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate pineywoods cattle as the official Georgia heritage cattle breed; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Sheriff Gary Gulledge for his 34-year career in Paulding County law enforcement, including his service as sheriff from 2008 to 2024. It honors his retirement, highlighting his roles as a K-9 deputy, department leader, and contributions to regional law enforcement initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely ceremonial. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on April 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 881 is a House resolution (not substantive legislation) recognizing McKenna Farms Therapy Services for its work providing therapy to children with special needs in Georgia. The resolution commends the nonprofit organization for serving over 500 children weekly across 16 counties with services like physical, occupational, speech therapy, and hippotherapy. It has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or programs beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment. The House formally adopted the resolution on March 31, 2025, directing the Clerk to provide a copy to the organization.