Rep. Chuck Martin

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 ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) designating April 6, 2025, as "Georgia Cup Day" to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Georgia Cup golf event. The resolution recognizes the Georgia Cup as a charitable fundraising competition benefiting Folds of Honor, highlighting its focus on amateur golf, sportsmanship, and its history of featuring U.S. and British Amateur Champions. It has no binding effect or new policy provisions - it solely serves to formally acknowledge the event through a House of Representatives resolution. The resolution was passed by the Georgia House on March 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Marie Lewis Garrett, a longtime public servant from Georgia who died on August 10, 2024. It recognizes her career, including roles as City Manager of Brookhaven and public service in Alpharetta, and her family ties. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to her family and directs the Clerk to share a copy with them. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 850 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize and commend Lynne Riley for her 21 years of public service in Georgia. The resolution highlights her roles as a Fulton County Commissioner, State Representative, Revenue Commissioner, State Treasurer, and President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, including her work overseeing the HOPE Scholarship Program. It does not create new policy or affect any laws or programs - it solely serves as a symbolic honor for her retirement. The House approved the resolution on March 28, 2025, with no substantive policy changes.

A RESOLUTION commending Vincent Nnanna of Alpharetta High School for winning the 2024 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the 300m hurdles; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the FCS Innovation Academy Splatoon 3 Team for winning the Spring 2024 GHSA Esports State Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Williams of Alpharetta High School for winning the 2024 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the 110m hurdles; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 781) is a symbolic recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives commending Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce for her work as director of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) and her role as a political science professor at Georgia State University. It highlights her leadership in recruiting interns, training students, and supporting academic components of the program. The resolution formally honors her contributions to student development and the state's legislative internship initiatives. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.