A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for appointment of the state school superintendent by the State Board of Education effective not later than January 1, 2031, and other matters relative to the foregoing changes; to provide for the election of members of the State Board of Education for two-year terms by the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts are embraced or partly embraced by each congressional district of this state; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to authorize written consent for release of certain information to be obtained and transferred electronically; to require certain training for clinical evaluators performing assessment components; to revise the authorized fees relating to such courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-165 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization grants, annual calculations, and allocation, so as to revise the definition of the term "qualified local school system" by reducing the minimum required millage rate or effective millage rate from 14 mills to 10 mills; to provide for a 25 percent reduction of equalization grant awards for local school systems whose millage rate or effective millage rate does not meet the minimum requirement; to require annual reporting by the Department of Education; to repeal a definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commemorating the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge's 88th anniversary of establishment on March 30, 1937. It formally congratulates the refuge for its ecological significance as the largest national wildlife refuge east of the Mississippi River (over 407,000 acres) and its role as a critical habitat for endangered species and a preserved freshwater wetland ecosystem. The resolution contains no new laws, funding, or policy directives - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. It was unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives on April 2, 2025.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lowndes County High School baseball team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 704) is a ceremonial recognition of Lowndes County, Georgia, marking its 200th anniversary since being established by the Georgia General Assembly in 1825. It formally commends the county for its historical significance, economic contributions (including key industries like manufacturing and agribusiness), and role as a regional hub home to approximately 120,700 residents. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative support and directs copies to county officials for commemoration.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 630) formally recognizes and commends Franklin Bailey for his service to the home building industry and community. It highlights his 34-year membership and 2024-2025 presidency of the Home Builders Association of Georgia (HBAG), 43 years in construction as owner of Franklin Bailey Construction LLC, and multiple industry awards. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any laws; it simply honors Bailey's contributions with a formal commendation from the Georgia House of Representatives.
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.
