Rep. James Burchett

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; to revise the disposition of excess, changed, or unanticipated federal funding allocated to the state; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to provide for public school students to be permitted to attend courses in religious moral instruction provided by a person or organization independently of a public school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for students to receive academic credit for such courses; to require local education agencies to adopt certain policies; to prohibit students who participate in such courses from being counted as absent from school; to provide for responsibilities of the Department of Education; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for use of fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or pesticides, so as to clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with respect to pesticides; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; 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.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs for his service on the Georgia Supreme Court, including his role as Chief Justice since 2022 and his upcoming resignation effective March 31, 2025. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it solely expresses the House's appreciation for his career. It was adopted by the House on March 27, 2025, and will be presented to Chief Justice Boggs.

Maddy summaryHR 653 is a Georgia legislative resolution dedicating a specific segment of State Route 206 in Coffee County as "Veterans Perimeter Road" to honor military veterans. The bill directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying this road segment, recognizing veterans' service without creating new laws or funding. It directly affects the public by renaming a highway section and the DOT by requiring sign installation. This is a commemorative measure, not a policy change with financial or regulatory impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 732) is a non-binding resolution formally commending the Woodbine Public Library Inc. and its supporters for their community service. It recognizes the library's role as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2016, its growth from a community initiative, and its work promoting literacy and education in Camden County. The resolution, adopted by the House of Representatives, expresses appreciation for the library's staff, the Woodbine Woman's Club, and the institution's contributions to public education. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the library. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding changes, it directly affects the library through public recognition.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team for winning the 2024 and 2025 ACUI/SCTP Collegiate Clay Target Championships; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 726) formally recognizes NFL player Grady Jarrett, a defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, on "District 58 Day." It commends his community work through his Grady Gives Foundation, which focuses on youth empowerment, education, and health initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors Jarrett for his leadership and community service. The House of Representatives adopted it on March 25, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lanier County High School baseball team for winning the GHSA Class A Division II State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.