Rep. Joseph Gullett

Maddy summaryHR 880 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lydia Hallmark for her service to Georgia's Republican Party. It recognizes her roles as President of the Paulding County Republican Women's Club, her work founding local GOP clubs, and her receipt of party awards like the Lifetime Achievement Award. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a formal commendation with no legal effect or direct impact on citizens or legislation. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 717 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Maureen Patton for her 28 years of service at Kennesaw State University, specifically acknowledging her role as director of presidential events and her coordination of major university events. The resolution commends her retirement in May 2025 and highlights her contributions to campus ceremonies, community partnerships, and support for multiple university presidents. As a purely symbolic resolution with no policy changes or affected parties beyond the recognition itself, it does not alter any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HR 707), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally commends Paulding County's social workers for their service during National Social Worker Month. The resolution recognizes their work supporting vulnerable individuals and communities, following the profession's ethical standards. It contains no new laws, funding, or requirements - it is purely a gesture of appreciation with no direct impact on policy or affected parties.

Maddy summaryHR 693 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 17, 2025, as "Profound Autism Day" to highlight the unique needs of individuals with profound autism. It defines profound autism as a condition requiring 24/7 care due to severe intellectual disability or minimal communication skills, citing CDC data showing 26.7% of autistic 8-year-olds fall into this category. The resolution emphasizes that people with profound autism - often girls, from minority groups, or with additional health challenges - are frequently excluded from support programs. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new policies but aims to raise awareness and promote inclusion for this group and their caregivers.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution commending Dr. John "Johnny" Savage for his lifetime of service. It formally honors his career as a dentist, U.S. Navy Dental Corps veteran (including Antarctic service during Operation Deep Freeze), Georgia state representative, mentor (notably to the first Black male dental hygienist), and community leader. The resolution specifically recognizes his pro bono work, military service, political leadership, and personal acts of courage, such as saving a man from a sinking car. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to express the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain residential fire sprinkler requirements prohibited, so as to provide that although neither the state residential and fire building code nor any residential fire and building code shall include a requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in single-family or residential buildings, local fire ordinances may require fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to expedite and prioritize processes for the termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 27, 2025, as "Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council (GMCCC), an organization representing municipal court clerks across Georgia, for their role in supporting judicial administration, public safety, and court efficiency. The resolution highlights the council's work in training clerks, maintaining court integrity, and ensuring public confidence in local justice systems. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on laws or individuals.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salleigh Grubbs for her dedicated service as Chairwoman of the Cobb County Republican Party; 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.