Rep. Carolyn Hugley

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 589) recognizing and commending Dr. Michelle Au, a Georgia State Representative and anesthesiologist. It formally praises her service in the Georgia General Assembly, her medical career, her advocacy on gun safety and children's health, and her recent assistance to a colleague's family during a medical emergency. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing the House's appreciation for her public service. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 11, 2025.

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.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Catherine Hardrick for receiving the 2025 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing The Links, Incorporated, a volunteer service organization founded in 1946 that focuses on supporting African American communities. It designates March 10, 2025, as "Georgia Links Day At The Capitol" to honor the group's community service and leadership. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers symbolic recognition through a formal statement adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives. The measure was approved by the House on March 6, 2025, and directs the Clerk to share a copy with The Links.

Maddy summaryHR 483 is a symbolic resolution commending Christy Todd, Georgia's 2024 Teacher of the Year, for her contributions to education. It recognizes her work as a classroom teacher, her statewide advocacy through 125+ presentations, her leadership in teacher recruitment at the Georgia Department of Education, and her efforts to support educators. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' formal honor and directs a copy be given to Ms. Todd. This is a ceremonial gesture, not a legislative action affecting laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 484 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Georgia State University for its achievements. It recognizes the university's ranking as the nation's top public university for undergraduate teaching, its 74% increase in graduation rates since 2003, $1.2 billion in research funding, and $3.2 billion annual economic impact on Atlanta. The resolution contains no new laws, funding, or regulatory changes - only formal praise for the university's academic, research, and community contributions. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4, 2025, with no practical effect beyond the symbolic recognition.

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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain consumer protections contingent upon the repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for definitions; to provide that preventive services shall be included at no additional cost to the insured; to include dependents in coverage up to age 26; to prohibit a health benefit policy issued in this state from imposing an annual or lifetime limit of coverage; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a right to appeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 10, 34, 35, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, labor and industrial relations, law enforcement officers and agencies, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide comprehensive state civil rights laws protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, familial status, or national origin; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 394 is a symbolic House resolution affirming that the American Dream - encompassing opportunity, prosperity, and upward mobility - belongs to all people, not just wealthy individuals. It emphasizes that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, rooted in historical civil rights efforts like the Civil Rights Act, are essential for removing barriers to opportunity and fostering inclusive communities. The resolution urges policymakers, schools, and workplaces to adopt DEI practices that promote equal access, respect, and shared prosperity. It does not create new laws or mandate actions, as it is a non-binding statement of principle.