Rep. Dewey McClain

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring Southern University Alumni; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 501) is a ceremonial honor recognizing John Reyes Martinez, a second-grader from Norcross Elementary School. It commends him for being the youngest student in 15 years to represent his school at the Capitol Art Exhibit with his oil pastel self-portrait, while noting his family, pets, and interests in art, soccer, math, and science. The House of Representatives formally resolves to honor his achievements and extend best wishes, with the Clerk distributing a copy to the student. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 469) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives, not a policy bill. It commends LaShonia Turner, a Dacula, Georgia business owner and community leader, for her work operating Posh a Mireille Salon (awarded "Best of Gwinnett" 2017-2021) and Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious restaurant, as well as her community initiatives like Posh Cares' Back to School drives. The resolution formally honors her entrepreneurial achievements and community service, extending well-wishes for her health and future success. It has no legal effect or impact on policy, as ceremonial resolutions do not create new laws or alter regulations.

A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to enact the Workplace Safety and Heat Protection Act (LC 46 0977) to safeguard workers from extreme heat conditions that endanger their health and economic security; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for members of the General Assembly to request assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to increase the minimum wage for certain employees and to provide for grants to certain employers; to provide for definitions; to increase the minimum wage for agricultural workers and state employees; to provide for the Department of Labor to implement a grant program for certain employers; to provide for criteria; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 414) formally commends the Duluth Fall Festival for its 41-year tradition of community engagement and support. It recognizes the festival's contributions, including raising over $2 million for local projects, donating $250,000+ to nonprofits/schools, and earning national awards like "Best Large Festival" in the Southeast. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers ceremonial recognition to the volunteer-run event and its organizers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 388) is a ceremonial commendation recognizing Beauty P. Baldwin for her decades of service in Georgia education. It honors her journey from a sharecropping background to becoming Georgia's first Black school superintendent (1980-1994) and her founding of Hopewell Christian Academy. The resolution formally praises her contributions to education, including establishing a nationally recognized vocational program and navigating school integration. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any group beyond expressing the House's formal recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 351), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes and commends Nancy Taiye Aragbaye for her work in education, entrepreneurship, and community development over 15+ years. Specifically, it highlights her role as founder of Strategic Solutions Global (an EdTech institute for women in Africa/diaspora), her work as a diaspora relations advisor, and her leadership with organizations like Africa's Young Entrepreneurs. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's appreciation through a formal commendation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 353) formally recognizing Kayode Adekunle for his 30+ years of community leadership with Georgia's Nigerian and African diaspora. It specifically commends his work as president of the Alliance of Nigerian Organizations in Georgia (ANOG), where he expanded cultural events, supported pandemic relief, and strengthened community partnerships. The resolution does not create any new laws or policies - it is a non-binding honorific gesture adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives.