Rep. Carter Barrett

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not substantive legislation. It formally recognizes Rilyn Rodgers, a 16-year-old Wheeler County, Georgia student, for her volunteer work aiding hurricane relief after Hurricane Helene. The resolution commends her efforts organizing supplies, managing communication, and supporting displaced families during the disaster response. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond honoring her specific actions. The House passed it unanimously on February 19, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to enact the "Homeowners Protection Act"; to provide for a rental intention affidavit regarding dispossessory proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 282) publicly recognizes four individuals honored by Georgia's Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) in 2024. It specifically commends Nicholas Rucker (GOAL award winner), Sharoko Farley (Rick Perkins Award recipient), Patria Brown (EAGLE Award winner), and Rhea Brashear (Outstanding Adult Education Teacher award winner). The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The House of Representatives formally adopted it to honor these award recipients for their achievements in technical education, student leadership, and adult literacy.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Forsyth Central High School engine team for winning the 2024 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the East Forsyth High School eSports team for winning the 2024-2025 3A-4A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate State Championship; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to fully exempt residents who have reached the age of 100; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 28, 2025, as Georgia Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Day at the state capitol. It formally recognizes individuals living with limb loss or limb difference in Georgia. The measure, adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, serves as a symbolic acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or policies. It directly affects Georgians with limb loss or difference by highlighting their experiences through a state-level observance.

Maddy summaryHR 102 is a ceremonial House resolution commending Sheriff Ron Freeman for his service. It formally recognizes and congratulates him through a vote by the House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted on January 29, 2025, after being read and passed without further legislative action. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents or laws.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Equal Athletic Opportunities Act"; to provide generally for student participation in interscholastic athletic activities and events; to generally prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in such activities and events; to promote fair and safe competition; to provide for the use of student eligibility rules, standards, and classifications; to provide for exceptions to general provisions; to provide for specific designations; to prohibit male students from participating in athletic activities and events designated for female students and vice versa; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 55), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Christen Rippe and Gavin Haslett, students from Forsyth Central High School, for winning the 2024 Literary State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation. The resolution, adopted by the House of Representatives, recognizes their achievement and extends best wishes, with copies sent to the students. It has no policy impact or direct effect on laws, programs, or constituents.