Rep. Will Wade

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 471) commemorates the historical value of a 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia. It recognizes how the map documents now-vanished communities like Auraria (a former county seat and gold rush hub) and Porter Springs (a historic health resort), alongside early transportation routes and cultural landmarks. The resolution encourages public education and further study of the county's evolving geography and cultural heritage reflected in the map. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or entities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia, which documents now-vanished communities like Afton, Amicalola, and Barrettsville. It recognizes the map’s historical value in illustrating early 20th-century geography, settlements, and agricultural communities that shaped the county’s development. The resolution encourages public education and preservation efforts to understand Dawson County’s evolving cultural and geographic legacy. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-149.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial literacy instruction and curriculum, so as to require the State Board of Education to adopt content standards for instruction in financial literacy and money management for grades four and five; to require local boards of education to provide instruction in financial literacy and money management in grades four and five; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 3-9, 2025, as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Week at the Iowa state capitol. It directly recognizes FBLA, a national student organization with over 250,000 members in schools across Iowa and the U.S., which focuses on business education and career development. The resolution has no new requirements or funding; it simply authorizes the Iowa House of Representatives to publicly acknowledge FBLA's work during that week. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 11, 2025.

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 BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., the "Charter Schools Act of 1998," so as to enact the "Local Charter School Authorization and Support Act of 2025"; to provide for the State Charter Schools Commission to establish a program for the purposes of promoting and supporting the approval of new local charter school petitions by local boards of education and to provide incentive grants to local boards of education that approve new local charter school petitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to revise provisions relating to retail dealers of alcoholic beverages; to authorize the issuance or holding of a beneficial interest in additional retail dealer licenses; to require that the new location of a licensee of such additional retail dealer license be located in the same county as the location previously occupied; to increase the number of tasting events a retail package liquor store may conduct; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the YMCAs of Georgia for the important work they do in communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring William Edwards, a University of North Georgia cadet and history student. It recognizes his selection as the university's presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, his perfect 4.0 GPA, Army ROTC scholarship, military training completions, and leadership roles. The resolution formally congratulates him and extends best wishes for his future. It has no binding effect or policy changes; it solely serves to acknowledge his achievements.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require the administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military to public school students in grades 11 and 12 who choose to participate; to prohibit the use of assessment results in education accountability programs; to provide for parents and guardians to opt their children out of participating in such assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.