Rep. Mary Ann Santos

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends Leslie Palomino, a Georgia Latina state director for the nonprofit Poder Latinx, for her civic leadership and advocacy work empowering Latino communities in Georgia. The resolution highlights her background, community service, and recognition as one of Georgia's 50 Most Influential Latinos in 2024. As a purely honorary measure, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 533) recognizing Araceli Barrientos for her community service in Georgia. It formally commends her work with organizations like Familias Azules (supporting families of children with autism), Parent to Parent of Georgia (assisting families with disabilities), and the Lifting Latinx Voices Initiative (providing health education). The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to honor her contributions. The Georgia House of Representatives passed it unanimously on March 6, 2025, to acknowledge her dedication to public service.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the House on March 6, 2025, to formally recognize Larry Campbell, President/CEO of Corners Outreach, and his organization. It commends Campbell for founding Corners Outreach 12+ years ago, leading programs that provided tutoring to 3,000+ students and created job opportunities through Corners Social Enterprise, and for his community service. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no binding effect or allocation of funds. It directly honors Campbell and Corners Outreach for their community work.

Maddy summaryHR 544 is a resolution commending Dr. Paula Greaves for her work in women's health, particularly her leadership as chief of the Wellstar Health System Women's Service Line and her focus on improving maternal health outcomes. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, formally recognizes her community service, medical expertise, and advocacy for women's health across all life stages. It does not create new laws or policies, but serves as a ceremonial honor expressing legislative appreciation for her contributions. The resolution was passed without opposition and will be provided to Dr. Greaves as a formal acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Johanna Caicedo for her community service in Georgia. It recognizes her 20+ years of work, including founding Georgia's only Latinx-led reproductive health initiative, advocating for LGBTQ communities, and serving as an outreach coordinator for Latinx families. The resolution formally honors her public service and extends "sincere best wishes" for her health and happiness. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, with no policy changes or direct effects on laws or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a needs based financial aid program to award grants to eligible students who have not yet received their financial aid award so that such students can obtain the essential materials they need to begin classes; to provide a maximum award amount; to provide definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for applications; to provide for rules, regulations, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for school lunch and school breakfast programs for public school students in this state; to provide for such meals to be offered at no cost to students who attend a school among the lowest performing 25 percent of schools in the state; to provide for school breakfast programs under the Quality Basic Education Act; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending the McDonough High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Warhawk Battalion. It recognizes the unit's 20-year history, 19 "Distinguished Unit" awards, and its role in preparing students for military service or higher education through leadership training and community service. The resolution has no legal effect; it simply offers formal recognition to the battalion and its instructors. It directly affects the McDonough High School NJROTC program and its cadets by publicly honoring their achievements.

Maddy summaryHR 399 creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine the use of pavement markings on one-way streets in Georgia. The committee will study whether such markings (like painted lines) could improve safety for drivers unfamiliar with routes or distracted by navigation systems, reduce wrong-way travel, and determine best practices for implementation. It does not enact new laws or requirements but will recommend potential future legislation after its study. The committee, composed of five House members, the transportation commissioner, and the highway safety director, must report its findings by December 1, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health of students, so as to provide that the Department of Education shall develop a mental health crisis plan to rapidly provide mental health services to students experiencing incidents of violence, threats of violence, natural disasters, or other crisis situations; to provide for a definition; to provide for the development and distribution of promotional materials, training programs, and curricula; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.