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Representative Lim announced the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Art Contest and welcomed the top 15 entrants; he said the 2024 contest drew more than 100 submissions and the top three entries were on display in the Capitol complex. Representative Donna Tucci (appearing on the transcript as the member recognizing Hebron Christian) recognized Hebron Christian volleyball and its athletic director, Taylor Davis, for winning the state championship.

Representative Anissa Jones asked members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated to stand and recognized the organization’s 117th Founders Day (Jan. 15, 2025), summarizing the sorority’s long-standing service and scholarship contributions. Representative Bryce Berry rose to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been his 96th birthday and led the chamber in a moment of silence.

Members also used the period for caucus and meeting announcements, and to publicize upcoming events such as budget book distribution and budget hearings. No formal legislative action resulted from the recognitions recorded in the transcript.

Why it matters: morning orders provide a public forum for members to highlight community achievements, constituent groups and public-awareness events, and to signal priorities such as education, civic engagement and public health.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Session Day 3: 01.15.25","oneSentenceSummary","The House recognized winners of a Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites art contest, Hebron Christian volleyball state champions, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's 117th Founders Day, and marked Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with tributes and a moment of silence.","taxTitle","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Georgia","taxId",15505,"location","Georgia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6386122,"Chairman Parsons praises linemen, utilities for storm response; lists restoration figures",489,5000000,5489000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118568-3bce6db2735a7fd238eb73572ce037f4&start=5000&end=5489","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118568-3bce6db2735a7fd238eb73572ce037f4/thumbnail_5000000.jpg","/articles/6386122/Georgia/Chairman-Parsons-praises-linemen-utilities-for-storm-response-lists-restoration-figures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386122-202a85e9324f3d1607fca674bb3fc498/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135757&Signature=NM2hOTeOv4CP7NNZL8Z9m3c8U5UdMarjB4Z92kN~eT9gOzN0N0dw9-CzQ6lHJlUk19l5RULcdd8v00mLg59S2ez5K4pOz09-8HFdGGQMoVbRFTuV6C1JTnAKbaW8D277V7wnOlS0utzoS8H2L1d755SESWNK-jcqDJpP7AxVTzNv3nVsLYEs2LPro5MuUx3TEk234VCBvpD-u9-c3B0KUBXaUN21EFYxhggThudLwmyeB3ils3kjE18aWNe~5bOAU8UTaPtJI7PSgRYbIo2iMPShOMUCjk-s6h6Ua5OHq4aFrrzcArL6Xz2p9WDzTKlyMPJ7pmcfnIxX0yop0JK3eg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chairman Parsons addressed the Georgia House on Jan. 15 to spotlight the work of utility crews and other emergency responders who restored power and cleared damage after recent storms and tornadoes.

Parsons lauded Georgia Power, electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and municipal providers for large-scale restoration efforts. He attributed to Georgia Power more than 1.5 million customers affected, \"over 83,100 broken poles,\" roughly 20,700 spans between poles needing replacement, and about 32,100 trees down, and he said 20,000 personnel and 35 assisting partners were involved in recovery operations. Parsons said EMCs faced 17–17.5 miles of damaged lines, about 12,500 poles to replace or repair, and estimated $535,000,000 in total damages.

Parsons described the work as dangerous and labor-intensive, citing his own experience working lines earlier in life and recounting a lineman’s injury to underline the hazards of the job. He praised not only utility workers but also volunteers, the Salvation Army, the National Guard, law enforcement, EMTs, churches and neighbors who assisted through the storms.

Why it matters: Parsons’s remarks frame utility and emergency personnel as critical to public safety and infrastructure resilience. The numeric restoration and damage estimates he provided were presented as counts and estimates from utilities; the transcript attributes those figures to Parsons’ remarks.

Recorded action: none — the remarks were a recognition/statement from a committee chair and did not include a motion or vote.","House Chairman Parsons recognized utility workers and utility companies for storm and hurricane response, citing restoration statistics and damage estimates from Georgia Power and EMCs following severe weather events.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6386129,"House commends Atlanta Football Host Committee; officials tout economic impact ahead of College Football Playoff",436,4051000,4487000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118568-3bce6db2735a7fd238eb73572ce037f4&start=4051&end=4487","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118568-3bce6db2735a7fd238eb73572ce037f4/thumbnail_4051000.jpg","/articles/6386129/Georgia/House-commends-Atlanta-Football-Host-Committee-officials-tout-economic-impact-ahead-of-College-Football-Playoff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386129-d10315bf02d6a2006652bb3cb87f2932/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135757&Signature=eDXOV7yBTRcaBuAhqraErqC3DIri07yq-qxWTYSCR4w6hnCRIhA7gDMjSAgehsbqwv6dk2Sr~db25rTclrdifOsyNiEA9GC2RSIalp~DCmiPQsyXjfEwmjGxcqkIJzeFn1zynskOWLqRJPzW1l26E0Uy2-RczUGgvet4lCELsYW6G45QGge1KD6cP2yGA4rG8BVRRLQzMlcl3iH4bb6t69lrapmMMrkN4vyu-EYk7zZXrcD-cIhfzcZeTW1I4wKKuePqawKviNIrGuXJf8-77XYWwfiTbmouKV6axwrmnUoEUwcitJaeAKdnDdWmYsq7Snu7ztOoHBYWCqNfxAFxCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Georgia House of Representatives recognized the Atlanta Football Host Committee on Jan. 15, receiving a championship trophy and hearing officials describe statewide economic benefits tied to hosting major sporting events.

Chairman Wedower read House Resolution 22 commending the Atlanta Football Host Committee for hosting the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. After the reading, officials from the Atlanta Sports Council and the Atlanta Falcons addressed the chamber and presented a trophy.

Dan Corso of the Atlanta Sports Council said the event and related initiatives bring money and attention to every county in the state. “CFP Foundation has poured money into education in every county in our state,” Corso said, and he estimated the event would generate about $75,000,000 in economic impact for Georgia. He also noted upcoming major events — the 2026 World Cup, Super Bowl 2028 and the 2031 men’s Final Four — as part of a continuing effort to attract large sporting events to Atlanta.

Tim Zawalski of the Atlanta Falcons thanked the House for its support and said the Mercedes-Benz Stadium is prepared for the game. “We can't bring the world's greatest events to Georgia and to Atlanta without your help,” Zawalski said, adding that the stadium is a top venue for fan experience.

Why it matters: state and local officials frequently highlight major sporting events’ economic impact as justification for public-sector support for venues, infrastructure and event recruitment. The House’s adoption of the package of privilege resolutions later in the session included recognitions such as this resolution.

Action recorded: House Resolution 22 (caption read as a privileged resolution) was read in the chamber; a package of privilege resolutions, including this recognition, was adopted later in the day without objection.

The presentation drew brief remarks of appreciation from the speaker and members, and attendees were encouraged to continue outreach to event partners and supporters in their districts.","The House held a recognition for the Atlanta Football Host Committee and representatives of the Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Falcons presented a championship trophy and estimated economic benefits for the state ahead of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6386135,"House adopts order of business; clerks read dozens of bills in first and second reading",520,2806000,3326000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118568-3bce6db2735a7fd238eb73572ce037f4&start=2806&end=3326","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118568-3bce6db2735a7fd238eb73572ce037f4/thumbnail_2806000.jpg","/articles/6386135/Georgia/House-adopts-order-of-business-clerks-read-dozens-of-bills-in-first-and-second-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386135-873a0958d820f728c3479b01650502fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135757&Signature=l21pMJinwJ0klm8go2sXqtev~Zk31h8jzcm~SQCk~vWexcCdGGsTHmDLcJ87LfAwdFrPuhCEqnCZBFPiztZEQTm6Lqn6aDOXLrjupUL8qKWKtGeurd7avLb7lhDAzQl0EE3Ef65Xb2yh-aVDuiXZlOJMYM9ojggrf2HZT9f2wLmWm1cGTPvGs3XUdIvHshtTewZtVPW8K9I6a~q47YEcfWCi4hiNPmDLJ83AWRFh6c6sBMGPUqPwhD78Zx2h0XTBy7CJaQkEUpNBQ8FxzOVHl-u5zKhAML9rW9~iA2SsZhjC1BFF7konSiFp3wTN6G4fvvH3vc~QzM45zynE72cDZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Georgia House of Representatives on Jan. 15 adopted a resolution establishing the day’s order of business without objection, then the clerk read dozens of bills in first and second reading as part of the morning routine.

The adopted resolution set the chamber’s agenda for early business, including unanimous-consent items, introductions, first readings and second readings. After the clerk completed the readings, members proceeded to morning orders and recognitions.

House leaders said the readings were routine. Chairman Tarver told members his committee had read the prior day’s journal and found it “to be correct.” The clerk then read first readers (House Bills 34–58) and second readers (including House Bills 1–33 and multiple House resolutions), with titles and sponsoring members announced but without floor debate on the measures during the session recorded in the transcript.

Why it matters: the reading of bills is the formal step that places measures on the chamber’s calendar for later consideration; many of the items read reference amendments to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated across health, education, judiciary and other subjects. The transcript does not record substantive floor debate or recorded roll-call votes on the bills themselves during this sitting.

Details:
- The clerk announced first reading for House Bills 34 through 58, including bills on professions and businesses (HB 34), substitutes for absent/disqualified district attorneys (HB 35), guardianship (HB 36), education employment conditions (HB 37), needs-based financial aid (HB 38), technology fees for magistrate/probate courts (HB 39, HB 33), elections (HB 40), conditional discharge for controlled-substance possession (HB 41), and numerous others (titles as read by the clerk).
- The clerk proceeded to second reading for bills and resolutions including House Bills 1–33 and multiple resolutions (House Resolutions 6–13 among those read aloud). The clerk read titles and committee references; the transcript does not record detailed debate on those items during this session.

Votes at a glance:
- Resolution establishing order of business for the day — adopted (no objection). Source: clerk reading and the speaker’s call for objections.
- Reading and confirmation of prior legislative day journal — confirmed (chair reported journal correct; chair heard no objection).
- Adoption of privilege resolutions (a package of recognitions read later in the day, including proclamations and retirements) — adopted (no objection).
- Motion to adjourn by the Majority Leader — approved by voice vote.

What the transcript does not show: recorded roll-call tallies or recorded final passage votes on the individual bills read during first or second reading; committee referrals and future calendaring were not detailed in the excerpts.

The clerk completed the first-reading and second-reading announcements and the House moved on to morning orders, recognitions and member announcements before adjourning.","The Georgia House of Representatives adopted a resolution establishing the day's order of business without objection and the clerk read a lengthy list of first- and second-reading bills and several resolutions; no floor debate or recorded roll-call votes on those bills were recorded in the transcript.","actionData","errors"]

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