Rep. Ginny Ehrhart

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to revise provisions relating to peer review to include midwives; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of midwives; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an exception under the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act"; 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 Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement allowances, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits, so as to extend the program to permit public school systems to employ certain beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia as classroom teachers in a full-time capacity to June 30, 2030; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to allow for tax credits in excess of the amount that can be claimed in a given year to be carried forward to subsequent years; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 287 is a House resolution (passed February 18, 2025) that commends Ms. Patria Brown for receiving Georgia's 2024 Technical College System of Georgia EAGLE Award. The resolution recognizes her as an exceptional adult education student who represents over 22,000 adult learners in Georgia's education programs. It formally congratulates her for her academic achievements and role as an ambassador for adult education, highlighting her 31-year contribution to promoting lifelong learning. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or legislative impact beyond honoring an individual.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors eight Georgia cities - Acworth, Alma, Augusta, Camilla, Griffin, Monroe, Toccoa, and Warner Robins - for achieving "Georgia PlanFirst" designation. It recognizes their community planning efforts that align with the state's 35-year-old Georgia Planning Act, which promotes coordinated land-use planning. The resolution formally commends these cities for their commitment to comprehensive planning that supports sustainable growth, economic development, and quality of life. It has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition and does not create new laws or funding.

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 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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for a benefit provider to disclose certain payments to a treating healthcare provider; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the "Dietetics Practice Act"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.