A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bremen High School competition cheerleading team for winning the 2024 1A-D1 Cheerleading State Championship; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery, so as to change provisions relating to discovery in misdemeanor cases; to provide for reciprocal discovery on behalf of the accused; to require the accused to provide a list of witness and alibi information to the prosecuting attorney; to provide for procedures; to provide for a penalty for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise provisions related to the dates on which special elections to present questions to the voters can be held; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 307 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 19, 2025. It honors Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow, a Carroll County Sheriff's Office officer who died in the line of duty on August 23, 2024, and expresses the House's condolences to his family. The resolution recognizes his six years of service with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, prior work with Ware County Sheriff's Office and Waycross Police Department, and his personal life. It has no policy impact - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to his service and memory.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude overtime compensation from taxation; to provide for reporting by employers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain communications privileged, so as to exclude from evidence certain communications made between attorney and client when the client is in a penal institution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 255) formally recognizes and commends Troy Cosby for his decades of service with the Paulding County fire department, including his work as a volunteer starting at age 17 and his progression to certified roles. It highlights his completion of specialized training, leadership courses, and numerous fire service certifications over 40 years. The resolution specifically honors his retirement and expresses the House's appreciation for his dedication to community safety and service. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and does not create new laws or affect any regulations.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of West Georgia Cheerleading Program for its continued reputation of excellence and global recognition as a dynasty with 35 total national championships for All-Girl and Coed squads from 2001-2025; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to add a program for students living in poverty to the table of quality basic education instructional programs with weights and student-teacher ratios; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 155 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 4, 2025. It formally recognizes and commends East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), including DECA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and FFA, for their academic achievements, community service, and student leadership. The resolution highlights specific accomplishments, such as DECA's championship wins, HOSA's healthcare certifications, and SkillsUSA's volunteer initiatives, without creating any new policies or affecting legal obligations. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect but aims to honor the school's student groups and their contributions.
