Rep. Carter Barrett

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 summaryHR 512 creates a Georgia House Study Committee focused on the addiction epidemic and recovery solutions. The committee, composed of 12 members including 8 legislators and 4 community representatives (such as recovery advocates and healthcare providers), will study addiction's impacts on communities, healthcare, businesses, and families. It will examine current challenges and recommend policy solutions by December 2025, but the resolution itself does not enact new laws. This procedural measure directs Georgia policymakers to analyze addiction issues and develop potential responses through a dedicated study group.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to provide for the denial of state funds for loans, grants, and scholarships for any student who is convicted of a criminal offense or who is determined by the postsecondary educational institution at which such student is enrolled to have violated a postsecondary educational institution's code of conduct for students when such conviction or determination is a result of a student engaging in materially and substantially disruptive conduct on such postsecondary educational institution's campus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 871), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Artemis Eaton, a high school wrestler from North Forsyth High School, for winning the state wrestling championship. The resolution highlights her athletic achievement, sportsmanship, and dedication without creating any new laws or affecting regulations. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of praise from the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 872) is a non-binding House resolution commending Jackson Moffit, a student-athlete from East Forsyth High School, for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Wrestling Championship in the 175-pound weight class. It recognizes his 36-2 record (including 25 pins), two consecutive state titles, and exemplary sportsmanship during his high school career. The resolution formally expresses the House's recognition of his achievement and extends well-wishes for his future, with no policy changes or direct effects on laws or regulations. It was adopted by the House on March 31, 2025, as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 873) formally recognizes and commends Logan Otteson, a student-athlete from North Forsyth High School, for winning the 2024 Georgia Gymnastics State Championship on the balance beam. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture of praise for her athletic achievement, sportsmanship, and dedication. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 31, 2025, and directs the House Clerk to provide Logan with a copy of the resolution. It directly affects Logan Otteson by formally honoring her accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 875), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes and commends Owen Cooper, a student-athlete from North Forsyth High School, for winning the 50 and 100 freestyle swimming state championships. The resolution has no policy provisions or legal effect - it solely offers symbolic praise for his athletic achievement, dedication, and sportsmanship. It was adopted by the House without further action.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing East Forsyth High School diver Emanuel Pitts for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 4A State Diving Championship. It formally commends him for his championship victory, historic score (617.90), and exemplary sportsmanship, highlighting his dedication and community impact. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' praise and will be presented to Pitts. It affects only Emanuel Pitts as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Denmark High School boys cross country team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.