Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and celebrates the 205th anniversary of the City of Lawrenceville. It directly affects the House of Representatives and the public by acknowledging the city's historical significance as the oldest in Gwinnett County and its role in Georgia's history. The resolution commends the city's citizens, leaders, and staff for their contributions and authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and media. This is a commemorative measure with no changes to laws or policies, serving only to honor the city's milestone.
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Gwinnett County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age but less than 70 years of age and in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; 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 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to provide for the approval of certain eligible workforce training programs relative to implementing the federal Workforce Pell Grant program; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends the Vietnamese Women's Association of Georgia for its community service and contributions. The organization, founded in 2006, supports Vietnamese women and families in Georgia through cultural programs, leadership development, and various outreach initiatives. The resolution acknowledges the group's work in preserving heritage, assisting vulnerable populations, and promoting civic participation, and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the commendation to the association.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that local moratoria shall not apply to certain properties in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to gambling, so as to exclude from the definition of "bet" any consideration paid to a sports betting licensee; to provide for the exemption of persons lawfully engaged in online sports betting from regulations and restrictions regarding gambling information; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Brad Carr for his leadership as Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce during 2025-26. It formally recognizes his contributions to the community and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to him. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his public service and personal achievements.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide for notarial acts to be performed using electronic means when certain requirements are satisfied; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property owners' associations, so as to provide for property owners' associations to submit to said article after the creation of such associations; to provide for voting procedures; to provide for recordation of a vote to submit to said article; to provide for notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 10, 2026, as Latin American Association Day to honor the organization's 54 years of service to Georgia's Latino community. The resolution formally commends the Latin American Association for its work providing legal assistance, economic programs, youth development, and family support services. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves as a symbolic recognition of the association's contributions to the state.