Rep. Will Wade

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for appointment of the state school superintendent by the State Board of Education effective not later than January 1, 2031, and other matters relative to the foregoing changes; to provide for the election of members of the State Board of Education for two-year terms by the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts are embraced or partly embraced by each congressional district of this state; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for use of fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or pesticides, so as to clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with respect to pesticides; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dixon Frederick Parker, a Georgia resident who died on March 10, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and acknowledges his life as a Georgia Tech graduate, nuclear engineer, devoted family man, and community member known for his integrity and kindness. It contains no policy changes or direct impacts on laws or constituents. The House formally adopted this resolution on April 4, 2025, as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryHR 878 is a formal resolution commending the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for its national service in mental health crisis support. It recognizes the 988 three-digit number as a direct connection to suicide prevention and mental health resources (distinct from 911), highlighting its role in reducing emergency room visits and law enforcement burdens. The resolution specifically acknowledges Georgia's Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) as the local provider handling 988 calls 24/7. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or funding changes - it solely expresses legislative support for the lifeline service.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 861) honors Trooper Chase Winston Redner, a Georgia State Patrol officer who died in the line of duty on February 20, 2024. It recognizes his service, including his work on the Specialized Crash Reconstruction Team and his dedication to law enforcement. The resolution formally commends his life and legacy and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to his family. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 657) names a specific bridge on State Route 52 East over Owl Town in Gilmer County as the "Emma Lou Stover Bridge" to honor her community service. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the bridge, recognizing her work with the Elijay Lions Club, founding the Special Friends Program for people with disabilities, and advocating for veterans. The bill does not create new laws or policies, but formally commemorates her contributions to Gilmer County and Georgia.

A RESOLUTION ratifying Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order Nos. 10.01.24.02, 10.08.24.01, and 10.15.24.01 suspending the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division I State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Mrs. Ruby Floyd Grogan and Mr. Loy James Grogan and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 468 is a resolution recognizing the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of White County, Georgia. It highlights the map's depiction of now-disappeared communities like Kinsey, Loudsville, and Nacoochee, which shaped the county's early agriculture, commerce, and cultural landscape. The resolution encourages public education and documentation of these historical sites to preserve White County's evolving cultural heritage. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding legal effect but formally acknowledges the map's value for historical understanding.