A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Cherokee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 429 creates a House Study Committee to examine Georgia's funding model for Next Generation 9-1-1, which would modernize emergency call services. The committee, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker, will review the state's current 9-1-1 system (unchanged since 1968 and funded by a 1977 model) and recommend reforms to support the transition to a modern system capable of handling mobile calls (85% of 9-1-1 traffic). The committee must submit a report to the House by December 1, 2025, including any proposed legislation for funding changes. This resolution does not enact new law but establishes a process to evaluate funding needs for improved emergency services.
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Telecommunications Services and Programs for the Hearing and Visually Impaired; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 983), not a policy bill. It honors the life and legacy of Judge Reuben Green, a Cobb County Superior Court judge who passed away after a cancer battle. The resolution recognizes his military service, legal career (including founding Cobb County's Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court), family, and community contributions. The House of Representatives formally expresses condolences to his family and celebrates his impact on Georgia. It has no policy changes or direct effects on constituents.
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 summaryHR 937 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring the 90th anniversary of the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, Georgia. It formally recognizes the theatre’s history as a cultural landmark since 1935, its 2009 restoration, and its ongoing role as a community hub for arts, education, and downtown economic activity. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the theatre and urges Georgians to celebrate its legacy. It affects no government policy or funding - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for the venue’s contributions.
Maddy summaryHR 877 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize and commend Bill Hembree for his decades of public service. It honors his 20-year tenure as a Georgia House Representative (1992-2012), his founding of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency, and his community contributions, including a bridge dedication in his name. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House’s appreciation and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Mr. Hembree. This is a standard commemorative measure with no legislative effect.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 658) dedicates a specific segment of State Route 140 in Cherokee County, Georgia, as the "David Allen Donley Memorial Parkway." It directly affects Cherokee County residents and travelers by renaming the road section between Darnell Road and East Cherokee Drive. The resolution requires the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the new name. This is a commemorative act with no policy changes, solely honoring David Allen Donley's community contributions through road naming.
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
