A RESOLUTION congratulating Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School for winning the 2025 International Championship of High School A Cappella; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide for free admission to state parks on certain public and legal holidays; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide for public comment periods during meetings of local boards of education; to provide for public broadcasts of such meetings and public comment periods; to require local boards of education to record or broadcast public comment periods in the same manner and to the same extent as the remainder of the public portions of meetings; to provide for notice; to provide for limitations; to provide for agenda; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 970), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Jerrica Richardson for her service on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, particularly highlighting her 2020 historic election as the first African American to represent District 2. The resolution states she "diligently and conscientiously devoted... time, talents, and energy" to community and state welfare, and notes her leadership qualities and integrity. It has no policy impact or funding; it simply expresses the Georgia House's appreciation and directs a copy to be given to Ms. Richardson.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 773) is a non-binding resolution recognizing and commending Phil Lunney for his volunteer work greeting visitors at the Georgia State Capitol. It specifically highlights his daily service since the pandemic, his decades-long political involvement (including supporting campaigns since 1968), and his non-partisan approach while volunteering. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Georgia House's gratitude and best wishes for Lunney, with no new laws or requirements created. It was unanimously adopted by the House on March 27, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Kevin John, founder of Island John Vodka and a business advocate, on "District 58 Day." It formally commends his contributions to business innovation, mentorship of small businesses, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply directs the House Clerk to provide Kevin John with a copy of the resolution. It was adopted by the House on March 25, 2025, as a symbolic honor.
Maddy summaryHR 669 is a resolution designating March 20, 2025, as "Mableton Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It formally recognizes the city of Mableton, Georgia, and its community contributions through this ceremonial designation. The resolution does not create new laws or policies, but instead provides a symbolic acknowledgment of Mableton's history and growth as a city in Cobb County. This procedural measure was unanimously adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 20, 2025.
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, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for actual expenses incurred by any taxpayer in the provision of a warming center to unsheltered individuals on certain days of inclement weather; to provide for eligible expenditures; to provide for conditions, limitations, and penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation of motor vehicles and traffic, so as to prohibit a motor vehicle traffic stop on the sole basis that the person is operating a motorcycle or wearing motorcycle related paraphernalia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
