Georgia House Bill HR718

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/25/25
• Enrolled: 3/25/25
• Passed: 3/25/25

Caption

Maxwell, Scott; occasion of his retirement; commend

Summary

House Resolution 718 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and commending Scott Maxwell on the occasion of his retirement. The resolution recites his long career in public service and government affairs, including work in media, legislative relations, and strategic consulting, as well as his role as founding principal of Mathews & Maxwell Inc. It highlights his service to clients across multiple sectors and notes that his firm was twice named the most effective small governmental affairs firm in Georgia. The resolution also summarizes Maxwell’s earlier public service, including roles with U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, the Senate Armed Services Committee, a gubernatorial campaign, the Georgia State Senate, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. It concludes by formally congratulating him, commending his decades of service, and wishing him continued health and happiness. The measure is honorary only and does not create or amend substantive law.

Impact

HR 718 has no direct impact on Georgia statutes, regulations, or agency authority because it is a ceremonial House resolution rather than a bill changing law. Its effect is limited to official recognition by the House of Representatives and the distribution of an enrolled copy to Scott Maxwell. The resolution may be of interest to the governmental affairs, lobbying, media, and public policy communities because it publicly acknowledges a prominent figure in those fields.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and appreciative. The text itself is celebratory, emphasizing Maxwell’s decades of service, professional accomplishments, and public service contributions. There is no recorded committee debate, vote controversy, or opposition in the provided materials, which is consistent with the resolution’s honorary nature.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the measure is a retirement commendation, it does not appear to have generated policy disagreement, fiscal concerns, or partisan dispute. The only substantive content is praise for Scott Maxwell’s career and service, and the resolution was introduced by multiple House members as a formal tribute.