A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Institute of Technology and its partners for their NSF GRACE Engine proposal; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the Archibald Bulloch Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on its 61st anniversary; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by Georgia's House of Representatives. It commends Taiwan for its economic ties with the U.S. and Georgia (noting $128 billion in U.S.-Taiwan trade and Taiwan as Georgia's 15th largest import market) and cultural exchanges like Hurricane Helene relief donations. The resolution recommends Georgia establish a trade office in Taiwan, organize trade delegations to attract investment, and promote cultural exchanges like "Boba tea" events and Taiwanese American Heritage Week. It also encourages Georgia to support Taiwan's participation in international organizations and sign an education cooperation agreement. The resolution has no binding effect but formally expresses support for strengthening Georgia-Taiwan relations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law with policy changes), designating January 28, 2025, as "Physical Therapy Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and its over 10,000 members for promoting physical therapy services that improve mobility and health for Georgians. The resolution honors their work in maintaining high professional standards and advocating for better access to physical therapy care. It does not create new laws or affect any regulations; it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., the "Charter Schools Act of 1998," so as to enact the "Local Charter School Authorization and Support Act of 2025"; to provide for the State Charter Schools Commission to establish a program for the purposes of promoting and supporting the approval of new local charter school petitions by local boards of education and to provide incentive grants to local boards of education that approve new local charter school petitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 154) formally commends Morehouse School of Medicine on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the institution's founding in 1978, its growth into an independent medical school, and its role in graduating over 1,800 physicians - particularly those serving underserved communities in Georgia. The resolution has no policy or funding impact; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the school's historical contributions to healthcare education.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to change the state floral emblem to the sweetbay magnolia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 88 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize and commend the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for its 50+ years of service to the region. The resolution highlights the chamber's role in supporting economic growth, connecting businesses, and fostering community development across six North Fulton cities. It does not create new laws, impose obligations, or provide funding - it is purely a ceremonial gesture of appreciation. The House adopted this resolution on January 28, 2025, with no policy changes or direct impacts on residents or businesses.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 709, approved May 7, 2024, so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
