Rep. Steven Sainz

Maddy summaryHR 368 creates a Joint Study Committee to examine unregulated intoxicating cannabinoids in consumable hemp products, such as delta-8-THC and HHC, which current Georgia laws do not restrict despite their potential dangers. The committee, appointed by the House Speaker, will study regulatory gaps, health impacts, and whether an excise tax should apply to hemp beverages, with a deadline of December 2025. This procedural resolution does not impose new laws but will gather input from industry, law enforcement, and the public to inform future policy. It directly affects Georgia's hemp industry, consumers, and government agencies by addressing a gap in existing hemp product regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the intersection of State Route 25 Spur/Satilla Bluff Road and Pine Forest Drive in Camden County as the "Rachel Hodge Memorial Intersection." It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs naming the location in honor of Rachel Hodge, a former Camden County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1 Communications Officer who died in 2020. The resolution also authorizes distributing copies to her family and the Department of Transportation. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact beyond naming a specific location.

Maddy summaryHR 796 is a symbolic resolution passed by Georgia's House of Representatives to recognize and honor the victims of communist regimes worldwide. It commemorates over 100 million people who suffered under communist governments, citing historical oppression and denial of basic rights. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely commemorative, with no direct impact on individuals or communities. It directs the House Clerk to distribute copies publicly, affirming the House's acknowledgment of this historical injustice. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter laws or affect any specific group.

Maddy summaryHR 685 creates a House Study Committee on Mental Health Workforce Development to address Georgia's shortage of mental health professionals, particularly in rural areas. The committee will study current undergraduate mental health degree programs, workforce needs, and employment opportunities to recommend solutions. It has no authority to pass laws but will report findings and potential policy recommendations by December 2025. This resolution focuses solely on gathering data and analysis, not implementing new programs or funding.

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 recognizing and commending Community Supervision Officer John Crew, the Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Georgia's Laotian American community for their contributions to the state's cultural and economic life, including their establishment of businesses and cultural centers in cities like Atlanta and Macon. It formally honors the Airavata flag - a white three-headed elephant on red - as a symbol of the community's heritage, representing the historical Kingdom of Lan Xang and their resilience. As a ceremonial resolution (not a law), it has no legal effect but serves to recognize the community's history, including their role during the Vietnam War and their refugee resettlement in Georgia. The bill does not create new policies or obligations.

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 imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for income taxes, so as to renew a tax credit for postproduction expenditures; to increase the annual aggregate limit; to provide for an additional credit if certain qualified expenditures are incurred in certain rural counties; to provide for qualified productions and expenditures; to allow the credit with respect to special venue projects; 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 Chapter 71 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development impact fees, so as to authorize the assessment of development impact fees for public facilities produced through agreements between developers and governmental entities; to revise definitions; to extend the period of time a local government may encumber unspent impact fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Medicaid care management organizations, so to remove dentists from participation with care management organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.