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 an Act creating a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, so as to revise the boundaries of the city; to provide that the city council shall be composed of four instead of five members; to provide new city council district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current councilmembers; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2025 (Ga. L. 2025, p. 3711), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and re-creating the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5404), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, so as to change the compensation of judges of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to require the recycling of solar panels; to prohibit the discarding or disposing of solar panels by any manner other than by delivery to a collection or recovered materials processing facility or other recycling center that accepts solar panels for recycling; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; 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 formal resolution that recognizes and commends Kevin F. Curtin for his retirement from his role as Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Georgia EMC. The resolution highlights his 30+ years of experience in government relations, including his previous work with AT&T and various Georgia organizations, and notes his contributions to energy policy and utility infrastructure legislation. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Curtin as a formal acknowledgment of his service to the state of Georgia.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide for an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine highway construction contracting practices within the Georgia Department of Transportation. The committee will consist of ten House members appointed by the Speaker to investigate issues like utility relocation delays, contract complexity, and oversight procedures that may impact project timelines and budgets. The committee has the authority to hold meetings, receive funding from the House budget, and submit a report with findings and legislative recommendations before being dissolved on December 1, 2026.