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 summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 109), not a policy bill. It formally commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its radio and television station members for their work. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws or regulations. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of recognition.
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 amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Quality Reporting Project; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purposes of the project; to provide for a working group; to provide for submission of clinical data; to provide for processing of clinical data with claims data; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 33-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enumeration of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and penalty, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 57 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 11, 2025, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges the issue through a legislative declaration. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to Street Grace, a Georgia nonprofit that supports trafficking survivors, and aligns with their planned awareness event on that date. This resolution directly affects Capitol operations by designating a day for awareness activities and recognizes Street Grace's advocacy work.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 50) formally recognizes January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Georgia. It commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and honors Holocaust victims, survivors, and liberators. The resolution has no policy impact or new obligations - it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to align with global observances and honor historical lessons about genocide and hatred. It does not affect any specific group or create new programs.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for proofing of ballots by local superintendents in certain races; to provide candidates the opportunity to review and verify such candidates' identifying information on such ballots prior to its printing or programming; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel administration relative to public officers and employees, so as to increase the number of hours permitted for paid parental leave; to specify that individuals employed full time by local education agencies are eligible employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to increase the amount of the dependent exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide that professional programs that are established to address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals are not obligated to report to licensing boards except in certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for immunity; to provide that certain documents and information of professional programs are not discoverable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
