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Crisp County, GA

Located in south-central Georgia, Crisp is centered around Cordele, known as the “Watermelon Capital of the World.” It also hosts Lake Blackshear.

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HR 407

MEAG Power; 50th anniversary; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending MEAG Power on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Yearta, Bill (152nd); Barton, Matt (5th); Gambill, Matthew (15th); Parsons, Don (44th); Crowe, Clint (118th); Williams, Jr., Noel (148th)

Status History

02/26/2025: House Read and Adopted; 02/26/2025: House First Readers; 02/26/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

HR 384

Ben Hill County School District; recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award; dedication to literacy advancement; commend

Summary

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Ben Hill County School District, recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Erwin, Chris (32nd); Hagan, Leesa (156th); Williams, Jr., Noel (148th)

Status History

02/24/2025: House Read and Adopted; 02/24/2025: House First Readers; 02/24/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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HR 303

Honorable Johnny Floyd Interchange; Crisp County; dedicate

Summary

A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Johnny Floyd and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: Transportation Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Williams, Jr., Noel (148th)

Status History

02/21/2025: House Second Readers; 02/20/2025: House First Readers; 02/19/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

HR 243

Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol; May 1, 2025; benefits and contributions of purebred dogs; recognize

Summary

A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs and recognizing May 1, 2025, as Purebred Dog Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Hong, Soo (103rd); Williams, Jr., Noel (148th); Corbett, John (174th)

Status History

02/11/2025: House Read and Adopted; 02/11/2025: House First Readers; 02/11/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

HR 40

House Study Committee on Reinsurance for Essential Industries; create

Summary

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Reinsurance for Essential Industries; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: Special Rules Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Douglas, Demetrius (78th); Williams, Jr., Noel (148th); Holcomb, Scott (101st); Taylor, Darlene (173rd); Hugley, Carolyn (141st); Evans, Stacey (57th)

Status History

04/04/2025: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute; 04/04/2025: House Third Readers; 03/03/2025: House Committee Favorably Reported; 01/28/2025: House Second Readers; 01/27/2025: House First Readers; 01/17/2025: House Hopper

Votes

04/04/2025, House Vote #444, 166, 0, 5, 9

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Yay or Nay

HB 902

Insurance; transparency and accountability in rates and rate regulation after enactment of tort reform law; provide

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for transparency and accountability in insurance rates and rate regulation after the enactment of tort reform law; to provide for definitions; to provide for examinations and hearings; to provide for the publication of certain information; to extend the time for data collection and analysis related to tort reform law; to provide for findings on savings from tort reform law; to provide for the publication of reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: Insurance Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Jones, Todd (25th); Barrett, Carter (24th); Williams, Jr., Noel (148th); Douglas, Demetrius (78th); Kelley, Trey (16th)

Status History

04/04/2025: House First Readers; 04/02/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

HB 891

Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings; increase the benefits payable for service after July 1, 2026

Summary

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.

Committees

Committees House Committee: Retirement Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Williams, Jr., Noel (148th); Hatchett, Matt (155th); Carson, John (46th); Meeks, Steven (178th); Rhodes, Trey (124th); Franklin, Lehman (160th)

Status History

04/04/2025: House Second Readers; 04/02/2025: House First Readers; 03/31/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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Yay or Nay

HB 812

Buildings and housing; revise process by which a local governing body may propose amendments to state minimum standard codes

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes, so as to revise the process by which a local governing body may propose amendments to state minimum standard codes; to require the approval of the Department of Community Affairs for amendments to such codes; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to revise provisions regarding denial or nonacceptance of permits; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Committees

Committees House Committee: Governmental Affairs Senate Committee: N/A

Sponsors

Cheokas, Mike (151st); Rhodes, Trey (124th); Williams, Jr., Noel (148th); Jasperse, Rick (11th); Crowe, Clint (118th); Wade, Will (9th)

Status History

03/27/2025: House Second Readers; 03/25/2025: House First Readers; 03/21/2025: House Hopper

Votes

No votes

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