Rep. Eddie Lumsden

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 785) commends Gavin Mullinax as Pepperell High School's 2025 STAR Student. It recognizes Mullinax for achieving the highest score on a standardized test and ranking in the top 10% of his class. The resolution also specifically acknowledges his choice of teacher, Jessica West-Royal, as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, solely honoring an academic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 790) adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 27, 2025. It formally commends Mrs. Susan Payne, identified as Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for her contributions to education in Georgia. The resolution expresses the House's support and best wishes but contains no policy changes or direct impact on any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Sophia Dubs, a student at Unity Christian School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Student. It recognizes her achievement of scoring highest on the SAT and ranking in the top 10% of her class. The resolution also notes she selected teacher Susan Payne as her STAR Teacher and expresses the House's support for her academic success. The bill passed the House on March 27, 2025, with no policy changes or direct impacts on laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 789) is a ceremonial commendation by the Georgia House of Representatives for Mrs. Emily Mowery, who was named Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher. It formally recognizes her contributions to education and teaching excellence through a symbolic resolution passed by the House. The bill has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply expresses the House's honor and best wishes to Mrs. Mowery. It directly affects only Mrs. Mowery as the honoree, with no broader legislative effect.

Maddy summaryHR 783 is a ceremonial resolution commending Yixin "Linda" Pan as Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Student. It recognizes her academic achievement (top 10% of her class and highest SAT score in one administration) and her selection of teacher Owen Kinney as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 27, 2025, serves only as symbolic recognition with no policy changes or direct impact on education funding or legislation. It is a standard procedural honor for a student's academic accomplishment, not a substantive bill.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 782) formally commends Mr. Owen Kinney, a Darlington High School teacher recognized as the 2025 STAR Teacher by the school. It directly honors him personally for his contributions to education in Georgia, with no policy changes or broader impact. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 27, 2025, and directs the Clerk to provide Mr. Kinney with a copy. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect beyond the symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution compensates Joseph Samuel Watkins for his wrongful conviction and 22 years of incarceration following his exoneration in 2023. It directs the state to pay $1,688,527.40 total - $535,000 as an initial lump sum and the remainder as a 10-year annuity starting in 2026 - to Watkins for his losses. Watkins must sign a waiver releasing Georgia from all future claims related to his case. The resolution applies solely to Watkins and does not establish a general compensation program for exonerees in Georgia.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Supervision Officer John Crew, the Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for certain employers that offer individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements to employees; to provide for terms, conditions, and limitations; to provide for preapproval; to provide for aggregate annual limits; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for income taxes, so as to revise an income tax credit for contributions to law enforcement foundations; to increase the annual amount of contributions allowed; to extend the sunset date; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.