Rep. John Carson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to establish the State Law Enforcement Officer Plan to offer enhanced benefits for electing state law enforcement officers; to provide for irrevocable elections; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for deferred retirement option program accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 568) commends the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) for its 25 years of artistic and cultural work. It recognizes AJFF as Georgia's largest film festival, highlighting its role in fostering community dialogue through Jewish storytelling and its growth from 1,900 to over 40,000 annual attendees. The resolution has no policy changes or funding mechanisms - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of the festival's community impact. (Note: As a commemorative resolution, this summary is concise per procedural bill guidelines.)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 478) recognizing Reverend Art Wilder's 40 years of ministry at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, including 38 years in pastoral care. It formally commends his service, leadership in discipleship and missions, and his work addressing spiritual and physical needs of church members. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses the House's gratitude and authorizes distributing a copy to Reverend Wilder upon his retirement. It directly affects only Reverend Wilder as a ceremonial honor.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathryn Fletcher for her service as chair of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Anat Sultan-Dadon, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, for her exemplary service in strengthening the bonds between the State of Israel and the State of Georgia and for her steadfast friendship to the people of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 372), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Irish Minister Dara Calleary for his public service, specifically highlighting his roles as Ireland's Minister for Social Protection and Rural Development, his prior government positions, and his long tenure as a representative (Teachta Dála) for Mayo. The resolution has no legislative effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' appreciation for his service. The House passed it unanimously on February 24, 2025, with no further action required.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to revise a sunset date for an exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; 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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 76 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expedited franchising of cable and video services, so as to prohibit municipalities and counties from using public, educational, and governmental programing (PEG) channels for political purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.