Rep. Lynn Smith

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Carroll County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Newnan ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Resilience Office under the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; to provide for a board of directors; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such board; to provide for reports; to provide for the hiring of staff; to provide for compensation and funding; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coweta County Cattlemen's Association for its exemplary performance at the 2025 Georgia Cattlemen's Association Convention; 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 recognizing the acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle, particularly in the western region of this state, and encouraging all Georgia landowners to follow guidance by the Georgia Forestry Commission to mitigate the spread of this destructive pest; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 687) is a formal House of Representatives expression of condolence for the passing of Judge William F. Lee Jr. It honors his life and memory, recognizing his service as a long-serving Superior Court judge in Coweta Circuit, Georgia, and his community contributions. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond acknowledging his passing.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 598) formally commends Kristen Timoteo, a Georgia Public Library Service employee and 2024 Library Employee of the Year, for her dedication to community service despite losing her vision in 2022 due to Lupus. It highlights her continued work using screen readers, leading children's programs, and expanding library outreach - including partnerships to provide weekend meals for children in food deserts. The resolution has no policy or funding impact; it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House of Representatives' recognition of her resilience and community contributions. It was adopted by the Georgia House on March 13, 2025.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Carrollton High School debate team for winning the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and, most recently, 2025 GFCA State Debate Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 520 is a symbolic resolution adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, to recognize and commend the City of Chattahoochee Hills for its focus on sustainable development, environmental preservation, and community initiatives. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses formal appreciation for the city’s efforts in preserving natural landscapes, supporting agritourism, and enhancing quality of life. The resolution was passed without debate or amendment as a ceremonial gesture.