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.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the offense of online menacing of a peace officer; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; 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 Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for a state administered guest worker program under the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for the purpose of such program; to provide definitions; to provide for the procedures for such program and the requirements to participate in such program; to provide for authorizations to participate in such program, identification cards, and renewals of authorizations; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 is a ceremonial resolution (HR 58), not a policy bill. It designates January 28, 2025, as "Gwinnett Chamber Day" at Georgia's state capitol to honor the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for its 77 years of service, 2,000+ members, and achievements like the "Chamber of the Year" award. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or regulations; it is purely symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 27, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) expressing support for permanently extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), which includes provisions set to expire after 2025. It highlights that the TCJA reduced individual tax rates, doubled the standard deduction, and cut the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, affecting middle/working-class taxpayers and state tax policies (like the $10,000 SALT deduction cap). The resolution does not change tax law but urges Congress to make these provisions permanent while advocating for federal spending cuts to avoid increasing the national debt. It directly addresses taxpayers and state fiscal policies but has no binding effect on tax policy.
Maddy summaryHR 38 is a commemorative resolution honoring Mary Kay Murphy for her career in education and community service. It recognizes her work as a public-school teacher, fundraiser securing over $475 million for academic programs, and 20+ years on the Gwinnett County School Board, including five terms as chairman. The resolution also acknowledges her volunteer work with churches, the Kiwanis Club, and civic organizations. As a symbolic gesture, it formally commends her contributions and extends best wishes to her. This is a procedural resolution with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and for business achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 25) symbolically recognizes January 14, 2025, as "Tamil Thai Pongal Day" in Georgia. It honors the Tamil cultural festival celebrated globally by Tamil communities, highlighting its significance as a thanksgiving event for agricultural abundance and cultural heritage. The resolution specifically acknowledges contributions of the Tamil American community in Georgia to the state's education, economy, and culture. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and does not create new laws or impact any individuals or groups.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the commercial code, so as to update and modernize various statutes in the commercial code relating to commercial transactions in order to maintain uniformity in this state's statutes governing commercial transactions as recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; to establish commercial law for transactions involving digital assets; to provide for a short title; to renumber Article 12 as Article 13; to add a new Article 12 to the commercial code pertaining to controllable electronic records; to add a new Article 12A pertaining to transitional provisions; to make conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
