Rep. Matt Reeves

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Edgardo Aponte for his public service in Georgia. It directly affects Aponte by formally acknowledging his leadership role as Director of the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation and his contributions to various roadway improvement projects. The resolution highlights his career achievements, including his 16 years of experience in transportation consulting and his oversight of multiple infrastructure enhancements. The House of Representatives passed this measure to express appreciation for his dedication to the community and to direct the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Aponte.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes March 29 to April 4, 2026, as Holy Week in Georgia. It directly affects state legislators and the public by officially acknowledging this religious observance period. The resolution includes statements about Christian traditions and biblical values but does not create new laws or change policies. Its primary function is symbolic recognition rather than implementing any concrete policy changes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a twelfth judge of the superior courts of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe handling instructional courses and firearm secure storage devices; to provide for an aggregate annual cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for credit preapproval by the department; to prohibit the creation of certain lists or databases; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to enact the "Mandi Ballinger Act"; to provide for an implementation committee; to provide for the powers, composition, and appointment of such committee; to change the jurisdiction of the juvenile court to include certain children who are 17 years of age; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 27, 37, 42, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, game and fish, mental health, penal institutions, and social services, respectively, so as to make conforming cross-references; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to practice and procedure relative to state courts of counties, so as to provide for the online publishing of terms of state court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the Natural Gas Association of Georgia on its 10th anniversary. It also highlights the launch of the Everyday Energy Heroes campaign, which aims to acknowledge individuals who contribute to safe and reliable natural gas service in the state. The resolution names specific nominees for the 2025 Everyday Energy Heroes award and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the association. This measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the organization's milestone.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that urges the federal government to create a national data protection authority to oversee how personal information is collected, stored, and shared. It highlights concerns about the widespread tracking of biometric and location data without individual consent and argues that a unified federal approach is necessary to ensure consumer confidence and economic stability. The resolution requests that the Department of Homeland Security and Georgia's congressional delegation receive copies of the document, but it does not establish any new laws or regulations itself. As a procedural measure, it serves as a formal recommendation rather than a law that directly impacts businesses or individuals.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mechanics and materialmen relative to liens, so as to provide for a fine for any frivolous mechanic lien filed; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the designation of a State Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder; and for other purposes.