Rep. Soo Hong

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 63) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of the Chinese-American Business Association of Atlanta (CBAA) on its 32nd anniversary. It acknowledges the CBAA's founding in 1992 for supporting Chinese-American businesses through meetings, seminars, and cultural promotion in Atlanta. The resolution formally congratulates the organization and its leadership, with no policy changes or direct impacts beyond this symbolic gesture. It was adopted by the House on January 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 58), not a policy bill. It designates January 28, 2025, as "Gwinnett Chamber Day" at Georgia's state capitol to honor the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for its 77 years of service, 2,000+ members, and achievements like the "Chamber of the Year" award. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or regulations; it is purely symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 59) recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Korean Americans' historical contributions and community impact in Georgia, including their economic role and cultural presence (noting over 100,000 Korean Americans in the state and Korean as the third most spoken language). The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it simply authorizes the Georgia House of Representatives to formally acknowledge this anniversary through a public statement. It does not affect any individuals or create new laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 64) formally recognizes and commends the Chien Hong School of Kong Fu for performing the first lion dance at the Georgia state capitol in 2024, establishing an annual Lunar New Year tradition. It specifically highlights the school's role in preserving Chinese cultural traditions through its lion dance performances, led by Shifu Gary Mitchell with over 40 years of experience. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a ceremonial acknowledgment to be delivered to the school.

Maddy summaryHR 38 is a commemorative resolution honoring Mary Kay Murphy for her career in education and community service. It recognizes her work as a public-school teacher, fundraiser securing over $475 million for academic programs, and 20+ years on the Gwinnett County School Board, including five terms as chairman. The resolution also acknowledges her volunteer work with churches, the Kiwanis Club, and civic organizations. As a symbolic gesture, it formally commends her contributions and extends best wishes to her. This is a procedural resolution with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 23) symbolically recognizes the Lunar New Year celebration on January 29, 2025, in Georgia. It acknowledges the contributions of Georgia's Asian and Pacific Islander American communities (nearly 500,000 people, including 200,000 Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents) and extends the House of Representatives' best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Georgians. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy changes or direct impact beyond formal recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require the operation of flashing or revolving amber lights upon certain vehicles; to provide for penalties; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to require the State Workforce Development Board to develop, approve, and annually publish a High-demand Career List identifying those careers most critical to the state's current and future workforce needs; to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for conforming changes; to require the Office of Student Achievement to work in consultation with the State Workforce Development Board to audit and report on the effectiveness of employment, wage attainment, and retention of students in programs that align with the High-demand Career List; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the rate of the tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.