Rep. Tyler Smith

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the University of West Georgia cheerleading team for winning 40 national championships (34 team titles and 6 partner titles) from 2001 to 2026, including recent Division I victories at the Universal Cheerleaders Association National College Championship. It recognizes the team's athletic excellence, academic achievements, and community contributions. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, the resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the team and expresses the House's support for their continued success.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 6 and 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair trade practices and motor vehicle accident reparations, respectively, so as to provide for claims processing for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for the selection of a repair facility; to provide for payment for repairs; to provide for certain disclosures and notifications; to provide for original equipment manufacturer repair procedures; to provide for supplemental estimates; to provide for timely claims processing; to provide for written explanations; to provide for definitions; to provide for private causes of action; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-10-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for imposition of death penalty generally, so as to include the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to require the Department of Public Health to publish and maintain statistical reports relating to induced terminations of pregnancy notwithstanding requirements on the department for physician confidentiality; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends Taylor Griffin, a Carrollton Elementary kindergarten teacher and Carrollton High School cheerleading program director, for her dedication to education and coaching. It highlights her roles as a third-generation Trojan cheerleader, her work coaching championship teams (including a 2024 state title), and her community service. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or directly affect any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1100) is a ceremonial commendation recognizing the Carroll County Superior Courts for their operational excellence. It specifically highlights their top-ranked efficiency in case processing (114.11% clearance rate), recognition of their Drug Court as a "Model Court," and achievements like ranking #1 in Child Support Recovery statewide. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' formal praise for the courts' leadership and initiatives. It does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond the symbolic acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1089) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to commend Major Craig Dodson for his 35 years of service with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department. It recognizes his leadership roles, community safety work (including emergency management and school safety programs), and dedication to law enforcement. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely expresses the House’s gratitude and extends best wishes for his continued success. As a procedural resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond the formal commendation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to revise a provision relating to the use of a deadly weapon; to provide for additional offenses where the superior court has exclusive jurisdiction in juvenile cases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to match the retirement benefit amounts payable to former legislators upon retirement and to currently retired legislators in retirement to those benefits which are payable upon retirement to legislators who were in office on or after January 1, 2022; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month, expressing gratitude for foster parents' contributions to children in care. It has no policy changes, funding provisions, or direct impact on legislation. The resolution is purely ceremonial, acknowledging foster parents' role through a formal House acknowledgment. No concrete actions or resources are mandated by this measure.