Rep. John Carson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 19, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 3552), so as to extend the homestead exemption to surviving spouses without regard to the five-year residency requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of revenue and taxation, so as to revise the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" to incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; 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 an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 19, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 3560), so as to extend the homestead exemption to surviving spouses without regard to the five-year residency requirement; to revise provisions for the grandfathering of certain residents; 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 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 Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to increase the benefits payable for service after July 1, 2026; to provide for an increase to employee contributions; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset provision for an exemption from state and local sales and use taxes for the sale or use of certain noncommercial written materials or mailings by certain nonprofit organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 983), not a policy bill. It honors the life and legacy of Judge Reuben Green, a Cobb County Superior Court judge who passed away after a cancer battle. The resolution recognizes his military service, legal career (including founding Cobb County's Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court), family, and community contributions. The House of Representatives formally expresses condolences to his family and celebrates his impact on Georgia. It has no policy changes or direct effects on constituents.

Maddy summaryHR 937 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring the 90th anniversary of the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, Georgia. It formally recognizes the theatre’s history as a cultural landmark since 1935, its 2009 restoration, and its ongoing role as a community hub for arts, education, and downtown economic activity. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the theatre and urges Georgians to celebrate its legacy. It affects no government policy or funding - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for the venue’s contributions.

Maddy summaryHR 717 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Maureen Patton for her 28 years of service at Kennesaw State University, specifically acknowledging her role as director of presidential events and her coordination of major university events. The resolution commends her retirement in May 2025 and highlights her contributions to campus ceremonies, community partnerships, and support for multiple university presidents. As a purely symbolic resolution with no policy changes or affected parties beyond the recognition itself, it does not alter any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 658) dedicates a specific segment of State Route 140 in Cherokee County, Georgia, as the "David Allen Donley Memorial Parkway." It directly affects Cherokee County residents and travelers by renaming the road section between Darnell Road and East Cherokee Drive. The resolution requires the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the new name. This is a commemorative act with no policy changes, solely honoring David Allen Donley's community contributions through road naming.