Rep. Miriam Paris

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 234) formally recognizes February 12, 2025, as "Afterschool Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It symbolically acknowledges the role of afterschool programs in supporting youth development, academic success, and community engagement. The resolution does not create new policies or allocate funding; it is a ceremonial gesture to highlight existing programs like BOOST grants and community initiatives. It was passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 237) formally recognizes John Suttles for his role as a 16-year-old participant in the 1965 Bloody Sunday civil rights march in Selma, Alabama. It commends his courage during the march and subsequent protests, which contributed to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and acknowledges his lifelong commitment to civic engagement. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and solely serves to honor his historical contributions.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of hyperemesis gravidarum and encouraging this state's research institutions to study this issue to improve the quality of life for pregnant people impacted by this condition; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 204) formally commends Hemophilia of Georgia, a nonprofit organization based in Sandy Springs that has provided services to Georgians with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders since 1973. It recognizes the organization’s work in offering healthcare support, education, research funding, and programs like Camp Wannaklot, as well as its national accreditation and partnerships with medical institutions. The resolution does not create new policies or allocate funds - it is a symbolic gesture of legislative appreciation for the organization’s contributions to the bleeding disorder community.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Macon Violence Prevention Program for it impactful efforts in reducing violent crime in Macon-Bibb County and commending its community-wide collaboration and innovative approach to violence prevention; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide law enforcement agencies the option to destroy or sell certain firearms; to revise procedures for the disposition of certain firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-182 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, so as to provide for state funding for one school counselor for every 250 full-time equivalent students; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Shepherd Center; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Jaime Kaplan on her 500th win; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; and for other purposes.