Rep. Jan Jones

Maddy summaryHR 836 is a Georgia House resolution formally commending the Milton Eagles high school football team for winning the 2024 GHSA 5A State Football Championship. It recognizes their undefeated 15-0 season and third state title, directing the House Clerk to provide the team with a copy of the resolution. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution does not create new policies, allocate funding, or impose obligations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 834) formally commends the Milton Lady Eagles lacrosse team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship. It recognizes their 18-4 season record, 17th state title in school history, and fourth consecutive championship, highlighting their athletic excellence, teamwork, and academic balance. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' praise and directs the Clerk to provide the team with a copy. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryHR 685 creates a House Study Committee on Mental Health Workforce Development to address Georgia's shortage of mental health professionals, particularly in rural areas. The committee will study current undergraduate mental health degree programs, workforce needs, and employment opportunities to recommend solutions. It has no authority to pass laws but will report findings and potential policy recommendations by December 2025. This resolution focuses solely on gathering data and analysis, not implementing new programs or funding.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Cherokee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending the Milton Eagles boys golf team for winning the 2024 GHSA 7A State Championship. It recognizes their fifth state title in school history and fourth consecutive championship, highlighting their athletic achievement, teamwork, and academic balance. The resolution has no policy impact or financial obligation - it simply expresses legislative support through a formal commendation. The House passed it unanimously on March 27, 2025, and directed a copy to be given to the team.

A RESOLUTION commending the Milton Eagles boys cross country team for winning the 2024 GHSA 5A Boys Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 743 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) for its 50th anniversary. It honors SGAC's role in fostering relationships between state governments, businesses, and communities since its founding, promoting transparency, diversity, and professional development in government affairs. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely expresses legislative support and appreciation for SGAC's nonpartisan work over five decades. (1-2 sentences, as it is procedural.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 679) formally recognizes and commends Wesley Nichols for his 25 years of service as a dedicated member of Georgia's Capitol Press Corps. It specifically highlights his role as the lead capitol photographer for Georgia Public Broadcasting, where he documented legislative sessions, conducted interviews, and provided public coverage of lawmaking. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for his journalistic excellence, integrity, and contributions to transparency in state government reporting. It does not create any new policy or legal obligation; it is solely a ceremonial expression of gratitude.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to enact the "Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory Act"; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead option sales and use tax, so as to provide for an alternative homestead option sales tax; to provide for a distribution of the proceeds from the levy of an alternative homestead option sales and use tax; to provide for the levy of a special purpose local option sales and use tax in certain counties; to provide for a referendum; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.