Rep. Brent Cox

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 657) names a specific bridge on State Route 52 East over Owl Town in Gilmer County as the "Emma Lou Stover Bridge" to honor her community service. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the bridge, recognizing her work with the Elijay Lions Club, founding the Special Friends Program for people with disabilities, and advocating for veterans. The bill does not create new laws or policies, but formally commemorates her contributions to Gilmer County and Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 622), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Coach Keith Maloof for his retirement after 40+ years of coaching, including 29 as head coach at Norcross High School (1999-2024). The resolution highlights his 232-103 overall record, 210-92 at Norcross, and his role mentoring athletes who went on to the NFL. It has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House’s appreciation and extends well-wishes for his retirement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Colt's Manufacturing Company for its initiatives promoting safe firearm ownership, including launching the Safety Impact Award to recognize nonprofits in firearm safety. It highlights Colt's partnerships with football ambassadors (like Clay Matthews) who donated $5,000 each to groups such as Project ChildSafe and the International Hunter Education Association. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes Colt's efforts to advance education, secure storage, and community engagement around firearm safety. It is a symbolic gesture adopted by the House of Representatives with no binding effect on legislation.

Maddy summaryHR 515 is a memorial resolution honoring Larry Max Cox, a Gwinnett County police officer, U.S. Army veteran, UPS executive, and community volunteer from Madison County, Georgia, who died on October 4, 2024. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences for his passing and recognizes his service to the community, including his work with the Rotary Club, scholarship programs, and local nonprofits. It has no policy impact or funding provisions; it is a ceremonial expression of respect. The bill was unanimously adopted by the House on March 6, 2025.

A RESOLUTION honoring Tim Hyrbu of West Forsyth High School, the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Heavyweight Boys Wrestling State Champion; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Addie Speigner of West Forsyth High School, the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Girls 100m Fly Individual State Champion; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 491 is a symbolic resolution honoring South Forsyth High School's co-ed cheer team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A Cheer State Championship. It specifically recognizes the 18 student-athletes (including Lyla Boleware, Chloe Handschumacher, and others) and coaches Stacey Schmuhl, Lyndsey Phelps, and Lyndi McCloud. The resolution formally commends their achievement and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the team. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no policy changes or funding implications.

A RESOLUTION honoring the West Forsyth High School boys swim team, the 2024 GHSA Class 6A 4x100 Freestyle Relay State Champions; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45, Chapter 4 of Title 49, and Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employees' insurance and benefits plans, public assistance, and general provisions relative to state government, respectively, so as to prohibit coverage of expenses for any transition related intervention under the state health benefit plan or with any state funds; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; 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.