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40 bills for “Baker County”.
Baker County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 593 would make future elections for Baker County's probate judge nonpartisan, removing party labels from the ballot for that office.
… Representative Greene of the 154th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Baker County shall be …
Baker County; board of commissioners meet on the first Tuesday of each month; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 594 changes the required meeting schedule for the Baker County Board of Commissioners, setting the first Tuesday of each month as the standard meeting day.
… Representative Greene of the 154th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Baker County, approved August 8, 1917 …
Henderson-Baker, Mrs. Shakila; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors Mrs. Shakila Henderson-Baker of Covington for her service on the Newton County Board of Education and the Georgia School Boards Association.
… Shakila Henderson-Baker for her dedicated service to the Newton County Board of Education and the Georgia School Boards Association; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mrs. Shakila Henderson …
Moye, T. E., Jr.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends T.E. Moye, Jr. of Baker County for his decades of service to the Georgia Farm Bureau and other agricultural organizations and congratulates him on his retirement.
… of service to the Georgia Farm Bureau, 10 years as the County Chairman of Baker County, and 14 years as President of the Georgia Federal State Inspection Service …
Baker County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Summary by Georgia Commons: A local bill for Baker County would give homeowners a property tax exemption funded by a new 1 percent sales tax, pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.
… Representative Greene of the 154th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from Baker County ad valorem taxes in the amount of the …
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; longstanding service and contributions to the communities of Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its longstanding community service and contributions in Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th, Alexander of the 66th, and New of the 40th A RESOLUTION Recognizing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., for its longstanding service and contributions …
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tri Mu Chapter; longstanding service and contributions to Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's Tri Mu Chapter for its community work in Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties, with no changes to state law.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th, Alexander of the 66th, and New of the 40th A RESOLUTION Recognizing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tri Mu Chapter, for its longstanding …
Atlanta Community Food Bank; partnership efforts in Douglas County and its continued commitment to combating food insecurity throughout the State of Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Atlanta Community Food Bank for its partnership work fighting food insecurity in Douglas County and across the state.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th, Alexander of the 66th, and New of the 40th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Atlanta Community Food Bank for its partnership efforts …
Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month; month of March; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would designate March of each year as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, encouraging public education and awareness activities about autoimmune diseases statewide.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th, Stinson of the 150th, Davis of the 87th, Taylor of the 92nd, Bennett of the 94th, and others A RESOLUTION Designating the month …
Thomas, Dr. Latoya; Douglas County School System 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Latoya Thomas, an Information Technology teacher at Manchester High School, for being named the Douglas County School System's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th, McQueen of the 61st, Alexander of the 66th, New of the 40th, and Berry of the 56th A RESOLUTION Commending Dr. Latoya Thomas …
Andrew "Drew" Keith Slay Memorial Bridge; Douglas County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would dedicate the bridge on State Route 8 over I-20 in Douglas County as the Andrew "Drew" Keith Slay Memorial Bridge, honoring a young man who died in a 2023 traffic accident.
… Representatives New of the 40th, Alexander of the 66th, and Baker of the 64th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Mr. Andrew "Drew" Keith Slay and dedicating a …
Columbus State University Alumni; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution commends 27 Columbus State University alumni who were named 2025 Teachers of the Year across Muscogee County schools, with no changes to Georgia law.
… have been chosen by their schools as 2025 Muscogee County School District Teachers of the Year: April Allen, Baker Middle; Karissa Branch, Northside High; Heaven Briggs, Rothschild Leadership …
Strickland, Travis; 2024 West Georgia Soil and Water Conservationist of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Travis Strickland, a Carroll County farmer and firefighter, as the 2024 West Georgia Soil and Water Conservationist of the Year.
… Representatives New of the 40th, Alexander of the 66th, and Baker of the 64th A RESOLUTION Commending Travis Strickland, the 2024 West Georgia Soil and Water Conservationist of …
Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its work supporting the state's 95 general aviation airports.
… Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stephens County Airport; Wes McDonald, Cobb County International Airport, Calvin Walker, Newnan-Coweta County Airport; Mario Evans, Michael Baker International, Samuel Malte, Kimley-Horn …
Sims, Senator Freddie Powell; recognize and commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors Senator Freddie Powell Sims of Georgia's 12th Senate District for her years of public service and congratulates her on her retirement.
… serves the 12th Senate District, representing Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Early, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell, and Webster counties, following her service in the Georgia House …
Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports for its work supporting the state's 95 general aviation airports and their economic impact.
… Chair Amber McCall, Toccoa-Stephens County Airport; Wes McDonald, Cobb County International Airport, Calvin Walker, Newnan-Coweta County Airport; Mario Evans, Michael Baker International, Samuel Malte, Kimley-Horn …
Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide for members of the General Assembly to request assistance
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 621 would let any individual member of the Georgia General Assembly ask the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to get involved in a criminal case, adding lawmakers to the short list of officials who can make that request.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th, Henderson of the 113th, Cummings of the 39th, Glaize of the 67th, McClain of the 109th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED …
Muscogee County School District's 2026 Teachers of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Muscogee County School District's 2026 Teachers of the Year, naming dozens of educators honored by each of the district's schools.
… Muscogee County: Missy Morgan, Britt David Magnet Academy; Kanovva Jackson, Brewer Elementary School; Sydney Poe, Blanchard Elementary School; Morgan Joiner, Blackmon Road Middle School; Joy Moore, Baker Middle …
Black Midwives Day in Georgia; March 14, 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia, honoring the role of Black midwives in maternal and infant health.
… Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Taylor of the 92nd, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, Baker of the 64th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 14 …
East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Student Organizations; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends East Paulding High School's Career and Technical Student Organizations for their achievements in DECA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and FFA ahead of their February 5, 2025 visit to the state capitol.
… community through volunteer service with the UGA Master Gardener Program for the Paulding County Extension, food drives for Caya Ministries, and active participation in Trunk or Treat, Kindergarten …
Douglas County; Board of Commissioners; filling vacancies; change provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 349 would rewrite how the Douglas County Board of Commissioners fills vacancies, creating separate processes for temporary and permanent openings and setting new candidate restrictions.
… Baker of the 64th, and New of the 40th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County …
Motor vehicles; sale of food or beverages; provide vehicle equipment standards
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 369 would require certain county offices and some district attorney races to be elected on a nonpartisan basis in counties that have abolished the elected coroner position, starting January 1, 2028.
… Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Hitchens of the 161st, LaHood of the 175th, Baker of the 64th, Cummings of the 39th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED …
Property Rights Through the Ballot Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1036 would let homeowners in Georgia's homeowners' and property owners' associations petition for a binding vote on whether to dissolve their association, and would bar these associations from foreclosing on owner-occupied homes over unpaid dues or fines.
… Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Taylor of the 92nd, Baker of the 64th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED …
Baker, Antonio Cornelius; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Antonio Cornelius Baker, a public health advocate and HIV/AIDS policy expert who died on November 8, 2024.
… WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Antonio Cornelius Baker on November 8, 2024; and WHEREAS …
National Canned Food Month in the State of Georgia; February; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would recognize February as National Canned Food Month, encouraging Georgians to take part in voluntary canned food drives and other hunger-relief efforts.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th, Barnes of the 86th, Douglas of the 78th, McCollum of the 30th, and Ali of the 106th A RESOLUTION Recognizing of February as …
Gardner, Joanne Celeste Landrigan; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Douglasville resident Joanne Celeste Landrigan Gardner for her family life and community contributions, with no changes to state law.
… Representatives New of the 40th, Alexander of the 66th, and Baker of the 64th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Joanne Celeste Landrigan Gardner; and for other purposes. WHEREAS …
National Birth Defects Prevention Month; January of each year; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would formally recognize January of each year as National Birth Defects Prevention Month and ask the Governor to issue an annual proclamation.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th, Davis of the 87th, Dempsey of the 13th, Scott of the 76th, Stinson of the 150th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing January as …
Lay, Nasir Shakur; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Nasir Shakur Lay, who died young, and offers the chamber's condolences to his mother and family.
… Representative Baker of the 64th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Nasir Shakur Lay; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Nasir Shakur Lay was a beloved son …
Sexual offenses; offense of sodomy regarding consenting adults; prohibit prosecution
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would add a new section to state law barring prosecution of sodomy between consenting adults, codifying the Georgia Supreme Court's 1998 Powell v. State ruling.
… Representatives Moore of the 91st, Panitch of the 51st, Bell of the 75th, Baker of the 64th, and Sanchez of the 42nd A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN …
Roswell High School competition cheerleading team; winning the 2025 GHSA Co-Ed Cheerleading State Championship; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Roswell High School competition cheerleading team for winning the 2025 GHSA Co-Ed Cheerleading State Championship, the school's first cheerleading state title.
… technique, stunting, and team culture; and the astute direction of Head Coaches Crystal Baker and Caroline Manus; and WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation …
Men and women of the United States Armed Forces; honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice; honor
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the courage, service, and sacrifice of men and women in the United States Armed Forces and expresses gratitude to their families.
… Representatives Griffin of the 149th, Park of the 107th, Hugley of the 141st, Baker of the 64th, Jackson of the 128th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the courage …
Landlord and tenant; limitations on increasing rent on residential properties; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would cap annual rent increases at 5 percent for tenants renewing a residential lease, though landlords could set any rent for a brand-new tenant.
… Representatives Holly of the 116th, McQueen of the 61st, Bell of the 75th, Barnes of the 86th, Baker of the 64th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED …
Jackson, Clara Dawson; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Douglasville resident Clara Dawson Jackson on her 100th birthday, praising her life and family and directing that a copy be given to her.
… Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Baker of the 64th, and New of the 40th A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Clara Dawson Jackson; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Clara …
Meyers Taylor, Elana; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Douglasville native Elana Meyers Taylor, a six-time Olympic bobsled medalist, after she won her first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
… Representatives Alexander of the 66th, McClain of the 109th, Baker of the 64th, and New of the 40th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and congratulating Elana Meyers Taylor; and for …
Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Origin, Jurisdiction of Georgia; 80 years of exemplary service, leadership, and charitable contributions to communities throughout the State of Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Origin, Jurisdiction of Georgia, for 80 years of charitable and fraternal service across the state.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th and Alexander of the 66th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Origin, Jurisdiction …
Calvo, Michelle; receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Michelle Calvo, founder of the nonprofit God's Girls United, for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award.
… Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bennett of the 94th, Baker of the 64th, Taylor of the 92nd, Burnough of the 77th, and others A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending …
Perry, A'Cariyon Dwight; supporting further action to improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the memory of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry, a child killed by a passing vehicle near a stopped ice cream truck, and expresses support for future ice cream truck safety legislation.
… Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Hitchens of the 161st, LaHood of the 175th, Baker of the 64th, and Cummings of the 39th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and …
Poole, Ivey Joe; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Ivey Joe Poole of Sandersville on his 90th birthday, honoring his Army service and decades running construction businesses in Atlanta.
… Poole Brothers Construction Company was instrumental in the construction and development of the Baker Hills, Bakersferry Road, and Dollar Mill subdivisions of Southwest Atlanta; two Baptist churches; as …
Salem Bible Church; recognize and commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Salem Bible Church in Atlanta on its 135th anniversary, honoring its history and long-serving pastors.
… has led Salem Bible Church through a period of transformative growth, expanding its membership, establishing a new sanctuary on Baker Road, and developing impactful ministries, including community programs …
Douglasville, City of; require candidates seeking election from a district to reside in such district for a certain amount of time prior to the date of such election
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House bill amends Douglasville's city charter to require candidates running for a city council district seat to have lived in that district for at least twelve months before the election.
… Representatives Baker of the 64th, Alexander of the 66th, and New of the 40th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend an Act to provide a …