A RESOLUTION designating the Wednesday of the last week in October of each year as "Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness Day" in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and memory of Tasso Knight, a distinguished Georgia citizen who passed away on October 14, 2025. The bill formally recognizes his contributions as a labor leader who worked with unions to advocate for workers' rights and mentored many future public servants. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to Knight's family and authorizes the distribution of a copy of the resolution to them. The measure is a commemorative action with no policy changes or legislative requirements.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employees' insurance and benefits plans; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A. to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the Clarke County School District for preserving the historic and significant West Broad Street School Campus; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Carolyn M. Wright for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, so as to provide for a required human trafficking training program for hotels; to provide for definitions; to provide for retraining; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of such activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Deborah VanTrece for her achievements as a chef, author, entrepreneur, and community leader. It highlights her career milestones, including her work as executive chef during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, ownership of acclaimed restaurants like Edible Art and Twisted Soul Cookhouse, and her role as lead chef at the Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The resolution also notes her contributions to television, her efforts to celebrate African Diaspora cuisine, and her work mentoring young chefs and promoting sustainable farming. The House of Representatives has adopted this resolution to honor her accomplishments and extend best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sheri Cody for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.
