Rep. Kasey Carpenter

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to enact the "Georgia Music Office and Music Ready Communities Act"; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Music Office; to provide for administration of the office; to provide for duties of the office; to provide for the adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to limit the effective date of rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board prior to a primary, election, or runoff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to provide for the denial of state funds for loans, grants, and scholarships for any student who is convicted of a criminal offense or who is determined by the postsecondary educational institution at which such student is enrolled to have violated a postsecondary educational institution's code of conduct for students when such conviction or determination is a result of a student engaging in materially and substantially disruptive conduct on such postsecondary educational institution's campus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION encouraging the General Assembly to preserve access to safety and justice for all survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking by adopting language that ensures protection for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes to safely report to and assist law enforcement, and to prevent the assistance from law enforcement from being used as a tool of control and abuse; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 675) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize and commend Keith Hatcher upon his retirement. It honors his 38-year career as a lobbyist for the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR), highlighting his advocacy for key legislation like the Commercial Brokers Lien Rights Act and the Landlord Tenant Act, as well as his service on various committees. The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for his "efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service" to Georgia and extends best wishes for his retirement. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and serves only to acknowledge his contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating April 22, 2025, as "DJ Day" to honor DJs' contributions to music culture. It recognizes DJs' role in shaping musical trends, introducing new artists, and fostering community through performances. The resolution specifically names 12 individual DJs (including DJ Toni K. and DJ Roots Queen) for recognition that year. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or legal requirements, it does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond this commemorative purpose.

A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to investigate the dispersion of chemicals into the sky by aircraft, so as to understand the effects of such dispersion on air, soil, and water quality in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 545 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor the late Steve Mensch, a prominent figure in Georgia's film industry and community. The resolution commemorates his life, highlighting his contributions as a film industry leader (including roles at Tyler Perry Studios), his aviation achievements, volunteer work with the Young Eagles program, and his dedication to family and community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a formal expression of respect and condolences for his passing. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the House on March 6, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a needs based grant program to combat food insecurity among postsecondary students; to provide definitions; to provide for a maximum award amount; to provide for applications; to provide for rules, regulations, and procedures; 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 imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain employers that offer individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements to employees; to provide for terms, conditions, and limitations; to provide for preapproval; to provide for aggregate annual limits; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.