Rep. Dewey McClain

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1147), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Lena B. Williams for her 50+ years of teaching in Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any group; it simply expresses the House's appreciation for her educational service. The House adopted the resolution on January 28, 2026, directing the Clerk to provide Mrs. Williams with a copy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes the 25th annual Rustin/Lorde Community Breakfast, an event hosted by the Southern Unity Movement in Atlanta on January 19, 2026. It honors the breakfast’s role in celebrating civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and feminist poet Audre Lorde, while connecting attendees to themes of inclusion, justice, and social activism. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding provisions or changes to law. It was formally adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 1002 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood's life and service. It expresses the House's condolences following her passing and recognizes her contributions. As a commemorative resolution, it has no substantive policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation. The bill was adopted by the House on January 12, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends Ms. Earnestine Denise Wilson for her contributions, as passed by the House on January 12, 2026. It directly honors Ms. Wilson through symbolic recognition without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. The resolution has no binding effect and serves solely as a ceremonial expression of appreciation. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or any specific group of people beyond the individual being honored.

Maddy summaryHB 739 amends Lawrenceville's city charter to annex specific undeveloped land into the city's boundaries, directly affecting residents and property owners in the newly added area. The bill requires a local referendum for voter approval before annexation takes effect and includes a contingent effective date tied to this approval. It repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective on December 31, 2026, unless the referendum fails. This procedural bill focuses solely on expanding city boundaries through established legal processes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption of $4,000.00 from all county school district ad valorem taxation, except taxes levied to retire bonded indebtedness, which applies to the homestead of each resident of the Gwinnett County school district actually occupied by the owner as a residence and homestead, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4199), so as to increase said homestead exemption to $10,000.00; 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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide an additional homestead exemption from Gwinnett County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are certain public service employees, approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4346), so as to expand such exemption to disabled veterans and all employees of the Gwinnett County School District and the Buford City School District; 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from all City of Lilburn ad valorem taxes for city purposes, including but not limited to taxes to retire bonded indebtedness in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of the City of Lilburn and in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain other residents of the City of Lilburn who are 65 years of age or over or who are disabled, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4469), so as to provide an additional homestead exemption in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the prior year assessed value of such homestead by more than 8 percent; 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 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed detection devices, so as to repeal all laws relative to enforcement of speeding violations in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for conforming changes; to prohibit a local governing body or law enforcement agency from entering into or renewing a contract that provides for enforcement of laws relative to speeding violations in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to address mental health risks for student athletes; to provide for guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate public school and participating private school student athletes, their parents or guardians, school personnel, and coaches about mental health risks for student athletes and raising awareness of mental health resources available to student athletes; to provide for definitions; to require annual review by coaches; to provide for limited liability; to encourage additional implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.