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 institutional investors and other enterprises from obtaining, owning, or possessing an interest in more than 2,000 single-family residences; to provide a private cause of action against a residential home poacher that obtains, owns, or possesses an interest in more than 2,000 single-family residences; to provide an effective date; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. James Burchett
Sponsored bills
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Community Supervision Officer Traci Whitaker, the Department of Community Supervision 2025 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution recognizing Andruw Jones' induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It specifically commends his baseball career achievements, including his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves, World Series records, and the retirement of his jersey number by the Braves. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide Jones with a copy of the resolution. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or impact on policy or funding.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Captain John Collins Chapter, Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1076) formally recognizes and commends Clayton Homes Waycross for donating materials and labor to build beds for 25 children in partnership with the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace. It specifically highlights their effort to ensure children have safe sleeping arrangements, acknowledging the company's community partnership with Bryan Hartley and the leadership team. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy; it simply honors their charitable action through a formal House of Representatives commendation. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 27, 2026.
Maddy summaryHR 1092 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) for its community service and industry leadership. It recognizes GBAA's work in fostering aviation relationships, advocating for regulatory interests, and awarding over $1 million in scholarships for pilot and aviation technician training. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses the House's recognition and directs the Clerk to provide GBAA with a copy of the resolution. This is purely symbolic, with no new requirements or funding for the association.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1034) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Reba Highsmith Crews, a Brantley County resident who dedicated over 50 years of service to the Brantley County Tax Commission. It recognizes her lifelong commitment to community, family, and faith, as well as her work under four successive Tax Commissioners. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives' gratitude for her impact and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to her family. As a commemorative measure with no policy changes, it does not affect laws, regulations, or specific groups.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the regulation of trailer manufacturers; to establish the State Board of Trailer Manufacturers; to provide for membership, meetings, and duties of such board; to provide for the issuance of licenses to manufacture trailers within this state; to provide for application and licensing requirements; to require maintenance of certain records; to provide for inspections; to authorize the suspension and revocation of such licenses; to provide for the power to enjoin unlawful activity; to provide for a penalty; to provide for punishment; to provide for timing for compliance; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlton County Chief Ranger Roger Todd of the Georgia Forestry Commission as the recipient of the 2025 Director's Award and for his outstanding service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to natural gas facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.