A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Cherokee County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Cherokee County; 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 and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; 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.
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding agriculture, so as to prohibit local ordinances that prohibit the operation of mobile sawmills on agricultural lands; to provide for agricultural products; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution honoring the life and memory of Ricardo "Ric" Hubler, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who passed away at age 51. The resolution formally acknowledges his achievements, including his education, community leadership roles, and successful career in business and corporate engagement. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Hubler's family as a gesture of respect. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative tribute to his contributions and character.
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 30, 2026, as Veterans Support Services Awareness Day and honoring James "Jim" Dunn for his lifelong service to veterans; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that honors the life and legacy of Reverend Lucious H. Edmondson, III, a community leader and chaplain who passed away in March 2026. It recognizes his decades of service as a jail chaplain in Henry County and his founding of Team Jesus Ministries, which expanded to include various outreach programs. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to faith, service, and mentorship, and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to his family.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific roundabout at the intersection of State Route 5BU and Howell Bridge Road in Cherokee County, Georgia, as the Eric W. Wilmarth Roundabout in honor of Mr. Eric Wilmarth. The legislation recognizes Wilmarth's past service as the Ball Ground City Manager, highlighting his leadership in revitalizing local sewer systems without using eminent domain. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the named roundabout and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to Wilmarth and the transportation department. This measure is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge an individual's contributions to the community.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific intersection in Cherokee County as the Mayor Rick Roberts Intersection in honor of Mayor A.R. "Rick" Roberts III of Ball Ground, Georgia. The legislation authorizes the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the intersection with Mayor Roberts' name. It recognizes his contributions to local infrastructure improvements, including sewer system expansion and public facility upgrades, during his tenure as mayor. The resolution is a commemorative measure that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge his service through a permanent public dedication.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding financial affairs, so as to establish the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee of the House of Representatives; to provide for appointment; to provide for duties, functions, and powers; to provide for reporting and summaries; to provide for member allowances; to provide for audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances and pharmacists and pharmacies, respectively, so as to provide for ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication in this state; to remove ivermectin from the definition of, exceptions to, and exemptions from dangerous drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to protect the rights of individuals to make autonomous decisions regarding medical interventions; to prohibit exclusion based on medical interventions; to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Health and all county boards of health to require persons to submit to vaccinations or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.