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 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and regulate the production of farmstead products for human consumption; to provide relief from unnecessary regulatory burdens to small dairy farmers and dairy product producers; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such products; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards and to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for and require permits related to the production of farmstead products; to provide for penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising and sale of meat generally, so as to prohibit selling, offering for sale, trading, or distributing lab-grown meat; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 116) passed by the House on January 29, 2025, to formally recognize and commend Carol H. Burrell. It does not establish any new policies, alter laws, or affect any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic expression of appreciation. The resolution serves purely as a formal acknowledgment with no binding legislative effect.
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.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 46) that formally recognizes Sheriff Ron Freeman of Forsyth County for being named "Sheriff of the Year" by the Georgia Sheriff's Association. It commends his eight years of service as sheriff, his family's 130-year law enforcement legacy, and awards including a Medal of Valor. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Georgia House's appreciation for his service. It was adopted by the House on January 17, 2025, and directs a copy to be given to Sheriff Freeman.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 25) symbolically recognizes January 14, 2025, as "Tamil Thai Pongal Day" in Georgia. It honors the Tamil cultural festival celebrated globally by Tamil communities, highlighting its significance as a thanksgiving event for agricultural abundance and cultural heritage. The resolution specifically acknowledges contributions of the Tamil American community in Georgia to the state's education, economy, and culture. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and does not create new laws or impact any individuals or groups.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring William Edwards, a University of North Georgia cadet and history student. It recognizes his selection as the university's presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, his perfect 4.0 GPA, Army ROTC scholarship, military training completions, and leadership roles. The resolution formally congratulates him and extends best wishes for his future. It has no binding effect or policy changes; it solely serves to acknowledge his achievements.
