Rep. Carmen Rice

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dixon Frederick Parker, a Georgia resident who died on March 10, 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and acknowledges his life as a Georgia Tech graduate, nuclear engineer, devoted family man, and community member known for his integrity and kindness. It contains no policy changes or direct impacts on laws or constituents. The House formally adopted this resolution on April 4, 2025, as a symbolic tribute.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 781) is a symbolic recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives commending Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce for her work as director of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) and her role as a political science professor at Georgia State University. It highlights her leadership in recruiting interns, training students, and supporting academic components of the program. The resolution formally honors her contributions to student development and the state's legislative internship initiatives. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 6-10, 2025, as Georgia Pre-K Week to honor the state's early childhood education program. It recognizes the program's role in serving over 73,000 children annually across all 159 counties, highlighting its national ranking and impact on school readiness. The resolution does not create new policies, allocate funds, or change program requirements - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of the program's achievements and educators. It follows annual recognition efforts by Voices for Georgia's Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45, Chapter 4 of Title 49, and Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employees' insurance and benefits plans, public assistance, and general provisions relative to state government, respectively, so as to prohibit coverage of expenses for any transition related intervention under the state health benefit plan or with any state funds; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 453), not a substantive bill. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences upon the passing of Artward Howard Jr. and honors his life and character. The resolution states the House joins in mourning his death, recognizes his integrity and community contributions, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to his family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 435) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Judge John Allen, a distinguished Georgia jurist and civil rights advocate, following his passing. It formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and recognizes his military service (including six Distinguished Flying Crosses), 26 years on the bench, civil rights activism, and community leadership. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 27, 2025, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to his family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is solely a symbolic gesture of remembrance.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, so as to authorize acquisition of property interests by municipal elected and appointed officials and employees in redevelopment areas with certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.