Rep. Carolyn Hugley

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 109), not a policy bill. It formally commends the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and its radio and television station members for their work. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws or regulations. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

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 state income tax credit equal to 10 percent of the federal child tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 revise a state income tax credit based upon the federal qualified child and dependent care tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 74) adopted by the House on January 28, 2025, to honor Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery. It recognizes her lifelong civil rights work, including founding SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Inc. to address health disparities and empower women, creating the Civil Rights Heritage Tour, and championing AIDS/HIV education in Black communities. The resolution formally expresses the House's gratitude for her contributions to justice and equity. It has no policy impact or funding provisions, serving solely as a commemorative tribute.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to increase the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; to set the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes to the national average tax on cigarettes, as determined by the commissioner, in future tax years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for school lunch and school breakfast programs for public school students in this state; to provide for such meals to be offered at no cost to students who qualify for reduced price meals under federal and state guidelines; to provide for school breakfast programs under the Quality Basic Education Act; to provide for funding; to require local school systems to maximize access to federal funding; to provide for participating in the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); to provide for rules and regulations; to encourage the use of Georgia grown products in school breakfast and lunch programs; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill), recognizing Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. for completing nine years leading Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. The resolution formally commends him for his ministry work, including preaching, community service through groups like the United Way, and addressing community needs. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, funding, or specific groups beyond this symbolic acknowledgment. The House of Representatives adopted it to honor his anniversary, with no further action required.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law Regulations, so as to require universal background checks in all manner of firearm transfers; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating Representative Rhonda Burnough on her 50th Anniversary as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Football Host Committee for hosting the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship; and for other purposes.