Rep. Alan Powell

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 52-7-8.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of watercraft, identification, and operation by minors, so as to provide for boat liveries and education courses; to provide for a penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to designate the second Monday of each August as Local Elected Officials Day in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to authorize written consent for release of certain information to be obtained and transferred electronically; to require certain training for clinical evaluators performing assessment components; to revise the authorized fees relating to such courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 991), not a policy bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed a resolution formally commending Craig Coffee for his decades of public service in real estate regulation. It recognizes his roles as Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate Board and Deputy Real Estate Commissioner, highlighting his 2023 award and dedication to protecting public interests in real estate licensure. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply offers formal recognition.

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 penalties; to authorize alteration or suspension of such penalty; to provide for obtaining motor vehicle owner information from the Department of Revenue; to provide for a conspicuous statement of the right to contest such penalty in court in the mailing sent to a motor vehicle owner; to provide for the allocation of money collected; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes July 2025 as American History Month, encouraging all residents to reflect on U.S. history and foundational values. It cites historical milestones like the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) and the deaths of four Founding Fathers in July as reasons for the commemoration. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely ceremonial, urging public engagement with American history. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 655 is a resolution creating the House Study Committee on Gaming to examine the potential economic, social, and fiscal impacts of legalizing land-based casinos, pari-mutuel horse racing, and sports betting in Georgia. The committee, composed of seven House members appointed by the Speaker, will hold public hearings across the state and analyze factors like revenue generation, job creation, impacts on Georgia's horse breeding industry, and comparisons to out-of-state gaming spending. It must submit findings and recommendations by December 1, 2025, to guide future legislative decisions on gaming legislation. This procedural resolution does not enact new laws but sets up a formal study process for the General Assembly.