Rep. John Carson

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 245) congratulating Aaliyah Phillips on winning the Miss Cobb County 2025 title. It formally commends her for her achievements as a kindergarten teacher, community service, leadership roles, and her $10,000 scholarship to pursue a doctorate in education policy. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2025, serves only to honor her and extend best wishes for her future competitions - no policy changes or direct effects on constituents are involved.

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 238) commends Melony Tidmore for being crowned Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025. It recognizes her achievements as a high school student, ballet dancer with 13+ years of training, community advocate through her initiative "Dance: A Movement Towards Better Health," and academic honors including a 4.12 GPA and National Beta Club All-Star award. The resolution formally congratulates her on her title and acknowledges her volunteer work with organizations like the Salvation Army and Atlanta Ballet. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact beyond public recognition.

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.

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 is a House resolution (HR 106) that formally recognizes and commends Trail Life USA, a youth development organization. It does not create new laws or policies, but serves as a symbolic gesture of support from the House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects no individuals or programs, but acknowledges the organization's work.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends American Heritage Girls (AHG), a national program providing character development and leadership opportunities for girls, for its community service and youth engagement efforts. It was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture with no binding policy impact. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any regulations or individuals.

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 Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to provide for a fiduciary duty to invest retirement assets solely in the financial interest of participants and their beneficiaries; to provide for duties; to provide for delegation of duties; to provide for objective; to provide for conformance; to provide for a definition; 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 Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to prohibit the issuance of new certificates of exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; to revise the new quality job requirement for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.