A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A, Chapter 3, and Chapter 5 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Public Health, county boards of health, and administration and enforcement, respectively, so as to transfer all authorities and responsibilities relating to environmental health from the county boards of health to the Department of Public Health; to describe responsibilities and authorities of the Department of Public Health related to environmental health; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to amend Code Section 12-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local variances from state restrictions on outdoor watering, limitations on outdoor irrigation, and exceptions, so as to make a confirming revision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Derrick McCollum
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to enact the "Fire and Emergency Services Support Act"; to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local fire rescue foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to provide for confidentiality; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, so as to revise the penalty amount for violations captured by recorded images; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall High School cross country program for its outstanding achievements during the 2024 season; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall Middle School boys and girls cross country teams for winning the 2024 GHSA Middle School State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.
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 RESOLUTION commending the impact of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), community service boards (CSBs), and first responders; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 222) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally congratulate the North Gwinnett High School Game Day Cheer Squad for winning the 2024 State Championship. It recognizes the team's achievements, character, academic balance, and community leadership as described in the resolution's preamble. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply offers words of praise and extends best wishes to the squad. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals beyond the named cheer squad members.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to require the provision of supplemental, illness-specific insurance to certain first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain insurance benefits to eligible first responders; to provide for limitations and restrictions of such benefits; to provide for methods of funding; to provide for treatment of premiums; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide an exemption for benefits received from such insurance coverage for first responders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, so as to establish a stable housing accountability program; to provide for an application process and minimum standards; to provide for the use of certain funds; to provide for disbursements; to require contracts and assurances; to revise means of appointment to the commission; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for a performance audit by the state auditor on public spending on homeless programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.