A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 18, relating to the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to transfer the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation to the Department of Agriculture; to provide for a director; to provide for assumption of business and responsibilities of the Centers of Innovation Agribusiness and collaboration with other entities; to provide for the Georgia Rural Development Council; to provide for duties and satellite offices; to provide for funds; to provide for reporting and approval of strategic plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to revise provisions regarding water-measuring devices for farm use of surface and ground water; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to increase the benefits payable for service after July 1, 2026; to provide for an increase to employee contributions; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; 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.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Curtis Bridges, PhD, upon his induction into the Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes and commends Ralph Evans for his induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. The resolution highlights his leadership in expanding his family's agricultural business (R.W. Griffin Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer) and his decades of service to Georgia farmers and communities. The House of Representatives adopted it as a symbolic gesture of appreciation, with no new laws, funding, or policy changes involved.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock dealers, so as to provide for source verification requirements for large-scale meat producers; to provide for written disclosures; to provide for disclosures and health risk management for older livestock; to provide for avian influenza testing for large-scale poultry producers; to regulate multispecies producers; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide legislative findings and declarations; 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.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Jacob Lloye Davis, Jr., a Georgia resident who died on March 23, 2025. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences for his passing and recognizes his life, including his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, his career as a farmer (including receiving Farmer of the Year in 1974), and his community involvement. The resolution formally commemorates his legacy and is directed to be shared with his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
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 summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 577), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates the Pierce County girls golf team for winning the GHSA Girls Golf AA State Championship for the third consecutive year. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's members, their coaches (Head Coach Stuart Stipe and Assistant Coach Kim Spivey), and highlights individual honors like All-State selections and the Coach of the Year award. It has no legislative effect beyond expressing formal commendation.