Rep. Tyler Smith

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording relative to property, so as to provide for notice to the owner and deed holder when another deed is filed by another party; to provide for a 45 day waiting period; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a House Study Committee to examine the state's Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) system. The committee will study concerns that the current TVB system - allowing drivers to pay fines without court appearances - may let dangerous offenders avoid accountability, deny victims the right to make impact statements, and potentially be unconstitutional due to outdated procedures. The committee, composed of judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, and court officials, will assess these issues and recommend modernization changes. The committee will operate until December 1, 2025, but the resolution itself does not change any laws.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-34.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disorderly or disruptive conduct at any funeral or memorial service, so as to include religious worship and observance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 business enterprises from owning an interest in more than 2,000 single-family residential properties or ten multifamily residential properties; to provide for the forfeiture of rental payments paid in connection with an unlawful lease of residential property; to provide a private cause of action for the return of rental payments paid in connection with an unlawful lease of residential property; to provide for the disclosure of information by brokers; to provide an effective date; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to provide for superior court judicial officers in certain judicial circuits; to provide for the appointment, qualifications, terms, duties, and employment status of such judicial officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms be delayed; to provide for the cancellation of such transactions during such delay period; to provide for penalties; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 17 and 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and General Assembly, respectively, so as to allow for wrongful conviction compensation claims; to provide for a short title; to provide for notice of claims; to require administrative law judges within the Office of State Administrative Hearings to hear and evaluate such claims; to provide for the burden of proof and evidence to be considered by an administrative law judge; to require the Supreme Court of Georgia and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to provide certain individuals with a copy of this Act; to provide for definitions; to exclude wrongful conviction compensation claims from the purview of the Claims Advisory Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Shayna Harris, a South Paulding High School English teacher who was named 2025 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her work teaching courses like American Literature, Composition, and Mythology, and her dedication to students. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House of Representatives' praise through a formal commendation. It directly affects only Shayna Harris, who will receive a copy of the resolution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Sheriff Gary Gulledge for his 34-year career in Paulding County law enforcement, including his service as sheriff from 2008 to 2024. It honors his retirement, highlighting his roles as a K-9 deputy, department leader, and contributions to regional law enforcement initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely ceremonial. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on April 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 881 is a House resolution (not substantive legislation) recognizing McKenna Farms Therapy Services for its work providing therapy to children with special needs in Georgia. The resolution commends the nonprofit organization for serving over 500 children weekly across 16 counties with services like physical, occupational, speech therapy, and hippotherapy. It has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or programs beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment. The House formally adopted the resolution on March 31, 2025, directing the Clerk to provide a copy to the organization.