Rep. Debbie Buckner

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 665) commends the Georgia Association of Senior Centers (GASC) and its founding board for their work supporting senior centers across Georgia during National Senior Center Month in September. It recognizes GASC's role in strengthening senior center operations, programming, and advocacy statewide, as well as the founding board's leadership in establishing the organization. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative recognition of GASC's contributions to Georgia's older adult community. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 20, 2025.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Hardaway Hawks varsity girls basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A Girls Varsity Basketball State Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 626), not a policy bill. It recognizes Reverend Sherryl Harris King for her 20th anniversary leading Peters Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia. The resolution formally commends her community work, including health programs for dementia and diabetes prevention, and spiritual leadership. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 18, 2025, and has no policy or financial impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; to authorize additional qualifying activity types; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tina Thames for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Janice Arnwine Bryant for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish programs to provide obstetric care in low access to maternity care areas and maternity care deserts; to provide for definitions; to establish a student loan repayment program for certain obstetric providers; to establish a grant program for certain perinatal facilities; to establish a state funded program to assist certain pregnant women in obtaining obstetric care; to provide for appropriations and funding; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Brinca Y. McMickens for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee to examine Georgia's process for unmarried biological fathers to establish legal parental rights (known as "legitimation"). The committee will specifically study whether the current system is affordable and accessible, particularly for fathers with limited financial resources. The committee, composed of five House members, must complete its study and submit findings by December 1, 2025, but this resolution itself does not change any laws or directly affect any individuals.