Rep. Devan Seabaugh

Maddy summaryHR 546 is a symbolic resolution recognizing May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to raise public awareness about myositis, a rare autoimmune muscle disease affecting people with symptoms like muscle weakness, pain, and fatigue. The resolution highlights challenges such as delayed diagnosis, limited specialist access, and health disparities for women and people of color with the condition. It specifically calls for recognition through the Georgia House of Representatives, directing the Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press. This resolution directly affects individuals living with myositis and the broader rare disease community.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to enact the "Fire and Emergency Services Support Act"; to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local fire rescue foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to provide for confidentiality; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; 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 Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to require publicly owned treatment works to seek information from industrial users relating to the manufacture or use of PFAS; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salleigh Grubbs for her dedicated service as Chairwoman of the Cobb County Republican Party; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Marietta City Schools, recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 308 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC), a Georgia nonprofit founded in 1996. It formally recognizes MAAC’s work coordinating child welfare services - including residential care, crisis support, and programs like Opportunity Passport and LEADS - to support at-risk youth and families across Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact or funding changes; it simply expresses the House’s appreciation for MAAC’s services and accreditation. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative action.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to enact the "Homeowners Protection Act"; to provide for a rental intention affidavit regarding dispossessory proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 287 is a House resolution (passed February 18, 2025) that commends Ms. Patria Brown for receiving Georgia's 2024 Technical College System of Georgia EAGLE Award. The resolution recognizes her as an exceptional adult education student who represents over 22,000 adult learners in Georgia's education programs. It formally congratulates her for her academic achievements and role as an ambassador for adult education, highlighting her 31-year contribution to promoting lifelong learning. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or legislative impact beyond honoring an individual.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 76 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expedited franchising of cable and video services, so as to prohibit municipalities and counties from using public, educational, and governmental programing (PEG) channels for political purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 245) congratulating Aaliyah Phillips on winning the Miss Cobb County 2025 title. It formally commends her for her achievements as a kindergarten teacher, community service, leadership roles, and her $10,000 scholarship to pursue a doctorate in education policy. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2025, serves only to honor her and extend best wishes for her future competitions - no policy changes or direct effects on constituents are involved.