Rep. Nissa Jones

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends Ms. Earnestine Denise Wilson for her contributions, as passed by the House on January 12, 2026. It directly honors Ms. Wilson through symbolic recognition without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. The resolution has no binding effect and serves solely as a ceremonial expression of appreciation. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or any specific group of people beyond the individual being honored.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to prohibit individuals who have been members of hate groups from serving in law enforcement and the organized militia under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement and screening; to provide for appeals; to provide for public reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances in criminal proceedings, so as to require the inclusion of certain contact information on such bonds and recognizances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Centerville to charge a technology fee; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate October 9 of each year as "PANDAS Day" in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide residential tenants with the right to complete repairs required by the landlord and offset rental installments by the reasonable cost of such repairs under certain circumstances; to provide residential tenants with the right to terminate a rental agreement under certain circumstances; to prohibit the landlord from taking adverse action against residential tenants under certain circumstances; to provide for a civil right of action and remedies; to provide a definition; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Clarence "Ed" Barker, a former Georgia state senator who served the 18th District from 1973-1991. It commemorates his public service, community leadership, and family legacy without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to his family following his passing and directs the Clerk to share a copy with them. As a commemorative measure, it has no substantive legislative impact.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution (HR 870) symbolically honors Jade Thomas, a fourth-grade English language arts and social studies teacher at Lake Joy Elementary School, as one of 10 finalists for Georgia's 2026 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her teaching excellence, military service as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and founding of the school's Military Kids Club, but contains no new policies, funding, or binding requirements. As a ceremonial resolution, it serves only to commend her work without altering any laws or affecting any regulations.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team for their outstanding 2024–2025 season and inspiring run to the GHSA Class A Division I State Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 715) formally recognizes and commends Alvin J. Copeland for his 47-year career in Georgia education and athletics. It highlights his work as a teacher, coach, and mentor at Hubbard High School and Northeast High School, including leading teams to multiple state championships and regional titles. The resolution specifically honors his contributions to student-athletes and his induction into several halls of fame. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely to publicly acknowledge his service.