Rep. Nissa Jones

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes March 2, 2026, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day at the Georgia State Capitol. It is a ceremonial designation honoring the sorority's founding, history in Georgia (including over 70 chapters and 10,672 members), and community service focus. The resolution has no policy impact or funding changes - it simply authorizes the House of Representatives to formally acknowledge this day. It follows standard procedure for commemorative resolutions and does not create new laws or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by Georgia's House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends Eboni Hall, a Georgia-based beauty industry leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate, for her 16+ years of work as a cosmetologist, founder of Power Beauty Collection, and community service. The resolution honors her business achievements, collaborations with major brands, and impact on empowering women in Georgia. It has no policy changes or funding; it simply expresses the House's praise for her contributions.

A RESOLUTION commending the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation for its excellence in aerospace education, its record-breaking growth, and its vital role in fueling the aviation workforce of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the efforts of YKK AP America Inc. for their significant contributions to economic development, manufacturing innovation, and community partnerships in Middle Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) formally recognizing and commending The BoykinZ, a country-pop music group from Snellville, Georgia. It does not create legal obligations or affect any policies; it simply expresses the House of Representatives' formal praise for the group's musical achievements and public performances. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 28, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to the group.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1129), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Dr. Penny L. Elkins for her appointment as Mercer University's 19th president (effective January 1, 2026). The resolution highlights her 30+ years in education, leadership in enrollment growth (including an 80% freshman enrollment increase), and her historic role as the first female president and first Mercer graduate to lead the university since 1979. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only words of praise and best wishes for her leadership. The House passed it unanimously on January 28, 2026, as a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing the Vine Ingle Junior Boys All-Star Team, a 14-year-old baseball team from Georgia. The resolution celebrates their championship achievements, including winning the U.S. Junior League World Series and multiple regional/state titles over two seasons. It formally congratulates the team members and coaches for their "outstanding athletic ability and dedication" and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to the team. As a purely symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HR 1064), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends Dr. Keisha Reneé Callins for her work as Chief Wellness Officer at Community Health Care Systems and her service on state health boards. The resolution honors her contributions to expanding women's healthcare access in rural Georgia and her community leadership. It includes no new laws or funding, serving only as a formal expression of appreciation to Dr. Callins.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the establishment of and purpose for the Vape-Free Schools Grant Program; to provide for the allocation of grant awards under such program; to require public schools with grades nine through 12 to acquire and install vaping detectors and include vaping policy provisions in the student code of conduct; to provide for contingent effectiveness and automatic repeal; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1002 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Tammi Lamar-Blackwood's life and service. It expresses the House's condolences following her passing and recognizes her contributions. As a commemorative resolution, it has no substantive policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation. The bill was adopted by the House on January 12, 2026.