Rep. John Corbett

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 217) formally congratulates the H. G. Yeomans III Family Trust for being named the 2024 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year by the Georgia Forestry Association. It honors their sustainable forest management practices, including longleaf pine restoration, wildlife habitat preservation, and accessible recreational features on their 2,300-acre family-owned property. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply extends recognition and best wishes through a ceremonial House of Representatives resolution. The Yeomans family, operating Yeomans Wood and Timber, was recognized for stewardship supporting wildlife, water conservation, and community access.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 6, 2025, as "Leadership Lowndes Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor the Leadership Lowndes organization. It recognizes the program's 35+ years of developing community leaders through a year-long initiative involving retreats, capitol visits, and service projects, with nearly 900 participants contributing over 10,000 service hours since 1989. The resolution has no policy impact; it is a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the organization's contributions, with no new requirements or funding for the state. The bill passed the House on February 4, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the fourth Friday in November of each year as "National Sugarcane Syrup Day" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 4, 2025, as "Dyslexia Day" at the state capitol to recognize dyslexia awareness. It does not create new laws, funding, or requirements - it is purely a ceremonial observance. The measure was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, and directly affects state government operations by scheduling a recognition event. It has no direct impact on individuals or policies beyond the symbolic designation.

Maddy summaryHR 111 is a House resolution commending interfaith organizations and volunteers for their efforts in disaster cleanup. It formally recognizes their contributions to community recovery after disasters but does not create new laws or funding. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It directly affects the named groups and volunteers by publicly honoring their work. This is a procedural resolution with no binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2025, as "Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation for its 88-year history (since 1937) as a representative organization for Georgia agriculture, noting its growth to over 235,000 member farmers across 158 county chapters. The resolution honors the organization's role in advocating for agriculture and its service through affiliated companies. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or individuals.

A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3937), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3757), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-8-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding agricultural commodity commissions, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.