Rep. Matt Barton

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending Malcolm Mitchell for his work as Georgia Reads Coach. It formally recognizes his efforts through the Share the Magic Foundation to promote literacy via school programs, virtual challenges, and community initiatives across Georgia and internationally. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation for his contributions to Georgia's literacy goals.

A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) on its 50th anniversary and recognizing February 18, 2025, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require the commissioner of corrections to report certain information regarding the immigration status, offenses, and home countries of persons who are confined under the authority of the Department of Corrections; to provide for standard procedures for intake and booking of aliens and foreign nationals; to provide for quarterly reports by jailers regarding foreign born inmates; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Coosawattee Regional Water and Sewerage Authority, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3904), so as to repeal such Act and dissolve the authority; to provide for assets and liabilities thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to authorize the use of electronic notifications and communications by the Department of Revenue to motor vehicle owners relative to motor vehicle registration and certificates of title upon consent; to provide for standards and conditions to obtain such consent; to provide for the issuance of vehicle registration and license plates for government owned vehicles; to provide for exceptions; to revise a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for the establishment of a system for the electronic storage and transfer of certificates of title; to authorize the transfer of certificates of title or granting of security interests therein electronically; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient Ann Pullen; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient Phillip Gaines; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient Mimi Richards; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient River Remedy Brewing Company; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient Terrence "Poppa T" Hight Sr.; and for other purposes.