Rep. Mary Ann Santos

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American history recognition and significant documents, so as to require public elementary and secondary schools in this state to display the Bill of Rights in multiple locations; to provide for specifications for such displays; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing the City of McDonough, Georgia, for its first annual "McDonough Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It acknowledges McDonough's founding in 1823, historical role as a stagecoach hub, current population (~30,000), and local leadership. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide the city with a copy of the recognition. It has no policy impact or financial effect - it is purely symbolic, honoring the city's history and community.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 and Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records and reports relative to business corporations and miscellaneous provisions relative to limited liability companies, respectively, so as to require corporations and limited liability companies and their subsidiaries to provide certain information to the Secretary of State if they own a certain number of multifamily residences; to require the Secretary of State to publish such information on the Georgia Corporations Division website; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1191), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes Richard Storer, a 92-year-old clock maker and repairman from Hampton, Georgia, for preserving the rare craft of clock making over 62 years. The resolution commends his dedication, including his work on historic clocks (like one from 1737) and teaching others, and extends well-wishes for his health. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHR 1117 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor the late Steve Dale Golden. It expresses the House's condolences upon his death, recognizing his 23-year service in the U.S. Navy, his family life, and his community contributions. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply formally commemorates his life and expresses sympathy to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors Echo Park Speedway in Henry County, Georgia, recognizing its economic and community impact. It acknowledges the speedway's 60+ years of operation, $250 million annual economic contribution, 2,800 jobs, and role as a tourism destination attracting over one million visitors yearly. The resolution also notes its support for local charities and function as a hurricane evacuation site. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect or new policy changes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for certain federal agents to clearly identify themselves while in the performance of their duties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to provide for a tenant seeking to limit public access to records of the court relating to dispossessory actions to be sealed under certain circumstances; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION encouraging the General Assembly to preserve access to safety and justice for all survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking by adopting language that ensures protection for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes to safely report to and assist law enforcement, and to prevent the assistance from law enforcement from being used as a tool of control and abuse; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 839 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Mark Amerman, a retired Henry County Police Chief and Director of Public Safety, for his 29 years of service in Georgia law enforcement. The resolution formally commends his leadership, dedication, and contributions to public safety - including overseeing police, fire, emergency services, and state-level certification work - and extends well-wishes upon his retirement. It has no policy impact or binding effect, as it is purely a symbolic gesture adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives.