Rep. Karlton Howard

Maddy summaryHR 554 is a symbolic resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1954 nationwide polio vaccination campaign, which eradicated polio in the U.S. It honors the scientists, medical workers, and communities - including Georgians - who contributed to this public health milestone. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any individuals; it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging the campaign’s role in ending a disease that caused paralysis and death. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, and directs the Clerk to distribute copies publicly.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a sixth judge of the superior courts of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 472) expresses the House of Representatives' support for families caring for premature infants (born before 37 weeks gestation). It acknowledges the health risks to infants, emotional/financial burdens on families, mental health challenges for parents, and barriers to care. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes these issues and supports existing efforts to improve medical care, financial assistance, and mental health resources for affected families. It was adopted by the House on March 3, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of the Georgia's Children First Trust Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Reverend Hermon Scott for over 20 years of dedicated service as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Rise Augusta, recipient of the Georgia Reads Community Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Andre Lacey and the Paine College golf teams for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the growth of collegiate golf and for fostering diversity and inclusion in the sport; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 271) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 13, 2025, expressing condolences for James Leroy Kendrick Jr. and honoring his life and community contributions. It recognizes his 58-year marriage, leadership in businesses like Augusta Blueprint & Microfilm Inc., service on community boards, and decades of faith-based community work in Augusta. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it simply formally commemorates his legacy through a House resolution. It was adopted without debate or amendment.

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 student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12 on sickle cell disease whenever other health information is provided; to provide for related matters; 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, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to add a program for students living in poverty to the table of quality basic education instructional programs with weights and student-teacher ratios; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.