A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Institute of Technology and its partners for their NSF GRACE Engine proposal; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 210 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Georgia Forestry Commission for its role as an emergency response agency. It recognizes the Commission's work since 1921, including responding to an average of 3,000 wildfires annually, assisting with prescribed burning, and supporting disaster responses like hurricanes and the pandemic. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for the Commission's service to Georgia citizens and forest resources.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and regulate the production of farmstead products for human consumption; to provide relief from unnecessary regulatory burdens to small dairy farmers and dairy product producers; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such products; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards and to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for and require permits related to the production of farmstead products; to provide for penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano for his WWII service. It recognizes his role as the last surviving WWII veteran to witness Germany's surrender, his D-Day landing on Omaha Beach, participation in the Battle of the Bulge, and service in Reims where he escorted German delegates after the surrender. The resolution formally honors him on his 102nd birthday, acknowledges his receipt of the French Legion Medal of Honor, and directs the House Clerk to send him a copy of the resolution. No policy changes or financial provisions are included - this is purely a symbolic tribute.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to revise provisions relating to retail dealers of alcoholic beverages; to authorize the issuance or holding of a beneficial interest in additional retail dealer licenses; to require that the new location of a licensee of such additional retail dealer license be located in the same county as the location previously occupied; to increase the number of tasting events a retail package liquor store may conduct; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 158), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Dawn Johns, a retired Vice President of Colquitt Regional Medical Center, for her 31 years of service, including leadership in multiple departments and contributions to the center's national awards. The resolution specifically highlights her role in developing the center as an "Employer of Choice" and fostering community partnerships. It does not create any new laws or affect policy - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation for her retirement.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates Georgia National Guard members by designating February 6, 2025, as "National Guard Day" at the state capitol. It honors the service of Georgia's National Guard units (including Army, Air, and State Defense Force components) for their domestic and overseas deployments, highlighting their roles in hurricane response, homeland defense, and military support. The bill has no policy changes or direct effects on citizens or programs - it is purely a ceremonial recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 3, 2025.
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 BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to prohibit drug manufacturers and wholesalers from preventing a licensed pharmacy from acquiring and dispensing drugs purchased from entities that participate in a particular federal drug discount program; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Equal Athletic Opportunities Act"; to provide generally for student participation in interscholastic athletic activities and events; to generally prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in such activities and events; to promote fair and safe competition; to provide for the use of student eligibility rules, standards, and classifications; to provide for exceptions to general provisions; to provide for specific designations; to prohibit male students from participating in athletic activities and events designated for female students and vice versa; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
