Rep. Carolyn Hugley

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 961) is a ceremonial honor, not a policy bill. It formally commends Sherilyn P. Bell, a healthcare professional and advocate, for her career in clinical research, laboratory management, and her role in advancing the U.S. Lymphedema Treatment Act (which closed Medicare coverage gaps for compression garments). The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for her work with advocacy groups, patient support organizations, and her leadership in healthcare equity. It directs the House Clerk to provide Bell with a copy of the resolution but does not create new laws or affect anyone’s rights.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 963) that formally recognizes and commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts for her community contributions. It highlights her work as founder of SpaTique (a health center), owner of Georgia's only USDA GAP-certified Black female-owned vineyard (Roberts Vineyard), and service on local economic development boards. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers symbolic recognition through a formal House commendation. No specific group or policy is affected beyond this honor.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate October 9 of each year as "PANDAS Day" in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the first day of the legislative session each year as "Civility Day" in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Monique LaSean Jackson for her community service in Georgia. It formally commends her 20+ years as a special education teacher, decades of volunteer work with organizations like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and leadership in community groups. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply offers symbolic recognition through a House of Representatives statement. It directly affects only Monique LaSean Jackson, who receives this formal acknowledgment of her public service.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to expand provisions related to making certain registration information confidential; to provide for the VoteSafe program managed by the Secretary of State; to authorize persons that believe they are at risk of or threatened by physical harm or that are the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking to have the address of their voter registration made confidential; to provide procedures for application and renewal for such program; to provide definitions; to authorize rule making related to such program; to provide for training of local election officials and persons assisting applicants to such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Charles R. Drew Public Charter School varsity boys golf team for winning the State Golfing Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 712 creates a House Study Committee on Protecting Working Families to examine how Georgia can safeguard vulnerable Georgians from potential federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. The committee will study specific state-level protections, including emergency Medicaid funds, food security programs, and small business tax incentives, to maintain access to healthcare and nutrition for low-income families, veterans, rural communities, and maternal health services. It does not enact new laws but will evaluate policy options to mitigate impacts if federal funding decreases. The resolution highlights that nearly 2.5 million Georgians rely on Medicaid and over 1.4 million depend on SNAP, with cuts risking higher uninsured rates, food insecurity, and strained rural hospitals. The committee will report findings to the legislature by a specified deadline.

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 provide for a refundable tax credit in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00 for individuals who experience a reduction in or loss of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Tisa Smart-Washington for her community service during Women's History Month. It commends her as Rockdale County, Georgia's first African American woman elected Tax Commissioner (elected 2016) and highlights her roles as a trailblazing leader, including her historic "Slate of Eight" political strategy in 2012. The bill has no policy provisions - it solely expresses legislative appreciation through a formal resolution adopted by the House.