Rep. Lynn Heffner

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 summaryHR 509 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her 21-year service in the U.S. Army (retiring as a Non-Commissioned Officer in 2001) and her community leadership. It formally commends her work as a founder of military sororities, her roles in the National Association of Black Military Women, her service at Shiloh Baptist Church, and her professional contributions as a realtor and instructor. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply honors her service through a formal House of Representatives statement. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to provide for the local board of education or other governing body of each public and private elementary and secondary school in this state to install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; to provide for the purpose, content, and minimum standards of such key boxes; to provide for policies and regulation; to provide for the creation and maintenance of records; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; 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 symbolic resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Dr. Tenisha Bibbs for her work as a maternal health advocate. It commends her for founding Tenisha Bibbs Enterprises and Refocus Newborn Health & Postpartum Care, her 25+ years addressing postpartum mental health, maternal mortality, and barriers to care, and her advocacy for expanded Medicaid and doula coverage. The resolution contains no policy changes, funding, or legislative action - its sole purpose is to formally honor her contributions. It was adopted by the House on February 13, 2025.

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.