Rep. Devan Seabaugh

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 238) commends Melony Tidmore for being crowned Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025. It recognizes her achievements as a high school student, ballet dancer with 13+ years of training, community advocate through her initiative "Dance: A Movement Towards Better Health," and academic honors including a 4.12 GPA and National Beta Club All-Star award. The resolution formally congratulates her on her title and acknowledges her volunteer work with organizations like the Salvation Army and Atlanta Ballet. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact beyond public recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 227) is a formal expression of condolence by the Georgia House of Representatives for the passing of Joseph Gavalis, a Cobb County resident. It honors his life and service, highlighting his career as a federal agent combating organized crime, his volunteer work with Cobb County government (including founding the Elder Abuse Task Force), and his decade of educating seniors on elder abuse prevention. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 11, 2025, and serves solely as a symbolic tribute without creating any new laws or policies. It does not directly affect any group or implement policy changes, as it is a commemorative gesture for a community member who contributed to public safety and elder care.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers that sell new construction homes to an individual or related individuals for up to a certain price; to define a term; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for the sale and transfer of tax credits; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, duties, and liabilities of innkeepers, so as to expand an innkeeper's liens to cover property removed from a room by an innkeeper upon the termination of a guest's contract; to provide procedures for innkeepers to eject persons under certain circumstances from inns; to provide for sheriffs, constables, marshals, and other certified peace officers to eject persons from such facilities under certain circumstances; to provide for the presumption of an innkeeper-guest relationship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 70 is a commemorative resolution honoring Officer Christopher Lee Ruse, a Jackson County law enforcement officer who died in the line of duty in 2004. It designates the intersection of U.S. Route 129 and Wayne Poultry Road/Village Parkway in Jackson County as the "Christopher Lee Ruse Memorial Intersection." The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at this location. This is a ceremonial act with no policy changes or funding impacts - it solely commemorates Officer Ruse's service and sacrifice.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2025, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution, not a law-changing bill. It formally recognizes and commends the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation and its founder, Ms. Wanda Cooper-Jones, for their work promoting racial justice, youth empowerment, and community safety. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' support for the foundation's efforts to address racial inequity and honor Ahmaud Arbery's legacy. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on anyone; it is solely a gesture of public acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Captain Matthew T. Brown's retirement from the Cobb County Police Department after over 30 years of service. It recognizes his work in units focused on crimes against persons, children, and major crimes, as well as his volunteer efforts with the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' appreciation for his dedication, leadership, awards (including a Medal of Valor), and commitment to public safety in Cobb County. It does not create new laws, policies, or funding; it is purely a formal expression of gratitude.

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 an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4052), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.