Rep. Sam Park

Maddy summaryHR 49 is a commemorative resolution designating January 18, 2025, as "Manuel Estevan Paez Teran Day" to honor the life and environmental advocacy of Manuel Teran. The resolution recognizes Teran, an environmentalist who died while peacefully protesting for nature on January 18, 2023, and acknowledges their commitment to protecting forests and building a more just world. This procedural bill has no policy or funding provisions; it simply authorizes the House of Representatives to formally recognize the second anniversary of Teran's passing through a symbolic resolution.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for the expansion of Medicaid; to provide for definitions; to authorize the Department of Community Health to utilize appropriations for the purposes of funding Medicaid expansion; to provide for the submission of requests for waivers, amendments to waivers, and state plan amendments; to authorize the office of the Commissioner of Insurance to certify qualified health plans; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative notification and approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to increase the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; to set the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes to the national average tax on cigarettes, as determined by the commissioner, in future tax years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for a five-year pilot program for the purpose of creating emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing units or EmPATH units in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for the administration of such program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the certification of EmPATH units; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for funding or gifts in-kind; to provide for exclusions; to provide for termination of such program and automatic repeal of the article; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 62) that formally commends Mary D'Souza Sequeira, an Indian female Olympian and pioneer in international sports. It recognizes her historic achievements, including competing in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics as part of India's first female Olympic team, winning medals at the 1951 and 1954 Asian Games, and receiving India's Dhyan Chand Award in 2013. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's admiration for her athletic career and character. It was adopted by the House on January 27, 2025, and will be presented to Sequeira.

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 (not a law) commending the nonprofit organization AHIMSA-End Gun Violence for its work. It recognizes the group's founding, its focus on nonviolence ("Ahimsa"), and its youth mentorship programs teaching gun violence prevention advocacy. The resolution formally honors the organization and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to them. It has no legal effect or policy changes, solely serving as recognition.

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.