Rep. Tangie Herring

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.

Maddy summaryHR 1096 is a ceremonial resolution commending Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a national organization founded in 1938 that supports African-American youth through leadership development and community service. The resolution formally recognizes the organization's work nurturing future leaders, its 262 chapters nationwide, and its philanthropic foundation. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or entities beyond offering symbolic recognition. The bill passed the House on January 27, 2026, as a procedural resolution with no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors Echo Park Speedway in Henry County, Georgia, recognizing its economic and community impact. It acknowledges the speedway's 60+ years of operation, $250 million annual economic contribution, 2,800 jobs, and role as a tourism destination attracting over one million visitors yearly. The resolution also notes its support for local charities and function as a hurricane evacuation site. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect or new policy changes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require public school governing bodies to provide written notice to parents and guardians of students in grades four through eight at least twice each school year stating whether such student has attained grade level reading proficiency; 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.

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 Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Education, so as to require the Georgia Department of Education to complete a study within 90 days of any action by any branch of the federal government that results in certain reductions of the scope, workforce, or budget of the United States Department of Education to determine the impact on public schools in this state; to provide for reporting; to authorize the department to contract with a nonpartisan independent entity to conduct such study; to provide definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to enact the "Georgia Music Office and Music Ready Communities Act"; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Music Office; to provide for administration of the office; to provide for duties of the office; to provide for the adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that student performers shall not be counted absent from school due to performing in certain productions, subject to certain conditions, for no more than all or part of 25 school days; to authorize the Department of Labor, in consultation with the Department of Education, to develop such certification forms and promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for authorizations by parents or guardians relating to the education records of student performers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to establish the Better Georgia Without Blight Fund for the purpose of providing financing and technical assistance for the rehabilitation of blighted properties; to provide for definitions; to provide for such fund; to provide for criteria and standards; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date conditioned upon appropriations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.