Rep. Steve Tarvin

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 authorize local election superintendents to conduct manual recounts of ballots following the computation, canvassing, and tabulation of returns in an election; to address discrepancies raised by such recounts; to provide for the termination of such recounts if they conflict with other duties of the superintendent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends Scott Maxwell for his decades of public service and retirement, highlighting his career as a government affairs consultant and former roles including work with Senator Sam Nunn and Georgia state government. The resolution extends best wishes for his retirement but includes no new laws, funding, or policy changes. It serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of his professional contributions.

A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to investigate the dispersion of chemicals into the sky by aircraft, so as to understand the effects of such dispersion on air, soil, and water quality in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in 2028 and thereafter shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in the 2026 general election shall serve two-year terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Believe Greater Dalton, recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending the Ringgold High School JROTC Tiger Guard drill team for their achievements. It formally recognizes their 50+ All Army and National trophies, state/region championships, and historic first all-female color guard performance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal praise and extends "best wishes" to the team. It directly affects the Ringgold High School JROTC team members and their leadership, including Cadet Commander Parell. The House adopted it on February 20, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryHR 278 is a non-binding House resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating Leo Mazzone on his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. It formally recognizes his contributions as a former Atlanta Braves pitching coach, highlighting his role in mentoring Hall of Famers and leading the team to 14 consecutive division titles and the 1995 World Series. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House on February 18, 2025, extends "sincere best wishes" to Mazzone but does not create any legal obligations or affect policy. It directly affects only Mazzone, as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his sports legacy.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 3-9, 2025, as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Week at the Iowa state capitol. It directly recognizes FBLA, a national student organization with over 250,000 members in schools across Iowa and the U.S., which focuses on business education and career development. The resolution has no new requirements or funding; it simply authorizes the Iowa House of Representatives to publicly acknowledge FBLA's work during that week. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 11, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American history recognition and significant documents, so as to authorize and require all public elementary and secondary schools in this state to display the Ten Commandments in multiple locations; to provide for specifications for such displays; to provide legislative findings and intent; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.