Rep. Carolyn Hugley

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Regents, so as to provide that the Board of Regents shall include members who are graduates of a historically black college or university that is a unit of the University System of Georgia; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for her community service. It recognizes her roles as co-pastor of Grace Church International, founder of the My Sister's Keeper Foundation, author of books on self-care, and advocate for women's wellness. The resolution has no policy changes or funding impacts - it simply symbolically commends her contributions through House recognition. It was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide by law to expend or authorize the expenditure of public funds for baby bond savings programs without the need for benefit in return; to authorize the creation of the Baby Bond Savings Plan Trust Fund; to provide for the redesignation of a current subparagraph of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 7-14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It directs the House Clerk to share the resolution with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta’s Kids at Heart program. The bill does not create new laws or funding but symbolically recognizes the issue and supports awareness efforts for families affected by congenital heart defects.

Maddy summaryHR 142 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Shannon Walker, a cardiovascular physician at Emory University and Grady Hospital, for her work improving healthcare equity in underserved communities. The resolution specifically commends her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, her international volunteer work in Uganda and Mauritania, and her focus on preventing heart disease in marginalized populations. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally honors her professional contributions through a House of Representatives resolution. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025, and directs a copy to be sent to Dr. Walker.

Maddy summaryHR 143 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Jayne Morgan, a Georgia-based leader in women's health and AI, for her professional contributions. It formally commends her work as vice president of medical affairs at Hello Heart, her advocacy for clinical trial representation, media expertise, and leadership in healthcare initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's recognition through a formal statement and will be distributed to Dr. Morgan. As a symbolic gesture with no binding provisions, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

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 provide for a three-year pilot program for a mobile health clinic to provide postpartum care in certain counties; to provide for definitions; to provide for reports; to provide for contingent effectiveness and automatic repeal; 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 122 is a Georgia House resolution commemorating the life of Reverend Dr. Homer Lee Mitchell Sr., who passed away on January 25, 2025. It honors his 43-year pastoral service at Antioch Baptist Church, his leadership in religious organizations, and his family. The resolution expresses the House's "deepest and most sincere regret" at his passing and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to his family. As a purely ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic tribute.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-201 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to fair housing, general provisions regarding education, general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, and fair employment practices, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; to provide for definitions; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 110 is a ceremonial resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Doula Day" at the state capitol. It formally recognizes the work of doulas - support professionals in pregnancy and childbirth - without creating new laws or affecting specific groups. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge their contributions.