A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her extraordinary service to the State of Georgia upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates Tyler and Jessica Eck on the birth of their daughter, Fallon Georgeanna Eck. It recognizes the newborn's arrival on July 1, 2025, and acknowledges the parents as outstanding citizens of Georgia. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the family as a keepsake. This type of legislation does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official record of celebration within the legislative body.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Harold Franklin Reheis, a former environmental protection division director who passed away at age 81. It recognizes his 60-year career in protecting Georgia's natural resources, including his work on clean air, water, and hazardous site remediation. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to environmental policy and authorizes the House Clerk to provide a copy to Reheis's family.
Maddy summaryThis bill dedicates an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 16 and State Route 96 in Twiggs County, Georgia, in honor of Representative James A. "Bubber" Epps, Jr. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the interchange with Epps's name. It recognizes Epps's long public service career, including his time as a state representative and his leadership roles in local and regional development organizations. The bill is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge Epps's contributions to the community.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to replace the term "auto-injectable epinephrine" with "epinephrine" and to consolidate provisions relating to epinephrine and schools; to revise a definition; to make conforming changes; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 and Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies and general provisions relative to health, respectively, so as to replace the term "auto-injectable epinephrine" with "epinephrine" and make conforming changes; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to provide for a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for establishment of community development districts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the creation and comprehensive regulation of community development districts; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a recognition resolution that formally acknowledges the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, which serves 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems in the Atlanta region. The resolution highlights the district's achievements in water conservation, including a 30 percent reduction in per capita water use since 2000 and the implementation of tiered pricing across all local water systems. It commends the district for its role in improving watershed health, reducing sewer overflows, and educating students about water stewardship, while noting its receipt of a national EPA award for excellence in outreach. The bill does not create new laws or funding but directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the district for distribution.
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.
