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HR 718

Maxwell, Scott; occasion of his retirement; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chuck Efstration and 5 co-sponsors

HR 718 ceremonially recognizes and commends Scott Maxwell for decades of public and private service and his retirement; a symbolic tribute with no regulatory or fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 718

Summary — House Resolution 718 (HR 718)

Title: Recognizing and commending Scott Maxwell on the occasion of his retirement
Bill Type: House Resolution (ceremonial)
Introduced: January 23, 2025
Status: Read and Adopted by the House (adopted May 23, 2025; reported enrolled May 24, 2025)

Purpose and intent

HR 718 is a non‑binding, ceremonial resolution that recognizes and commends Scott Maxwell for his decades of public and private sector service and congratulates him on his retirement. The resolution formally expresses the House’s appreciation for Maxwell’s career achievements and directs the Clerk to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to him.

Key provisions

  • Recognizes Scott Maxwell’s “decades of exemplary career service” across public and private sectors.
  • Summarizes Maxwell’s professional contributions, including:
    • Founding principal of Mathews & Maxwell, Inc. (co‑founded 1997), a governmental affairs consulting firm twice named the most effective small governmental affairs firm in Georgia by James Magazine.
    • Leading development of strategic legislative, procurement, and regulatory approaches for clients across agribusiness, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and state procurement.
    • Drafting policy papers, managing issue‑education campaigns, testifying before legislative committees, monitoring advisory groups and boards, and developing media strategies.
    • Nearly six years of service in Washington, D.C., supporting U.S. Senator Sam Nunn and handling media responsibilities for the Senate Armed Services Committee.
    • Earlier roles including assistant press secretary for the Ginn for Governor campaign (1982), reading clerk for the Georgia State Senate (1981), and disaster public information officer for the U.S. Small Business Administration (1979–1980).
  • Congratulates Maxwell on his retirement and extends best wishes for his health and happiness.
  • Authorizes the Clerk of the House to make and distribute an appropriate copy of the resolution to Scott Maxwell.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary subject: Scott Maxwell (honoree).
  • Institutional impact: purely ceremonial recognition; no regulatory, fiscal, or legal effects on state or federal policy, agencies, or private parties.

Procedural history (selected)

  • 2025-01-23: Introduced in the House; referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and, additionally, to the Committee on Agriculture.
  • 2025-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
  • 2025-04-01: Filed.
  • 2025-04-07: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-22: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-23: Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted (nonrecord vote); recorded as Read and Adopted earlier (3/25 entries indicate readings).
  • 2025-05-24: Reported enrolled.

Sponsors (selected)

Primary and cosponsors listed include Ryan K. Zinke; Chuck Efstration; Gerald Greene; Lee Hawkins; Steve Tarvin; Alan Powell; Darlene Taylor; Young Kim; Juan Ciscomani; Maggie Goodlander; Michael K. Simpson; Gabe Vasquez; Troy Downing; Kim Schrier (as provided).

Note: HR 718 is a recognition resolution and carries symbolic value only; it does not change law, allocate funds, or create enforceable policy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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