Rep. Tangie Herring

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 956) formally honors the decades-long economic partnership between Québec and Georgia. It recognizes Québec as Georgia's top Canadian export market, key supplier for aerospace and aluminum, and significant investor (ranking first in Canadian foreign direct investment from 2014-2023), supporting Georgia's automotive, manufacturing, and construction sectors. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of mutual economic benefits, citing specific trade statistics and business presence (e.g., 45 Québec companies operating in Georgia). It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on April 4, 2025, with no policy changes enacted.

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.

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 is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. HR 751 designates a specific bridge on State Route 83 over the Towaliga River in Monroe County, Georgia, as the "William A. Fickling, Jr. Bridge." The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs identifying the bridge with this name. It directly affects the bridge's official designation and signage, with no broader policy changes or impacts on citizens or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 781) is a symbolic recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives commending Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce for her work as director of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) and her role as a political science professor at Georgia State University. It highlights her leadership in recruiting interns, training students, and supporting academic components of the program. The resolution formally honors her contributions to student development and the state's legislative internship initiatives. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

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.

Maddy summaryHR 714 is a House resolution commending Brittany Thompkins of Macon, Georgia, for receiving the 2025 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Award. The resolution recognizes her achievements as a single mother, entrepreneur (founder of Sweet Serenity Lemonade), and community member who balances full-time work with raising two children while supporting her family’s success. It does not create new laws or policies; it is a formal expression of legislative praise. The House adopted the resolution on March 25, 2025, directing the Clerk to provide a copy to Ms. Thompkins.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to permit certain persons who would otherwise be required to be members of the Public School Employees Retirement System to make an irrevocable election to become members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for conditions; to prohibit transfers of creditable service; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the House on March 18, 2025, to formally recognize Reverend John H. Herring for his community service. It commends his work as pastor of Glorious Hope Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, and his leadership in programs like "Men About Change" for youth. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the House's appreciation. It directly affects Reverend Herring as the recipient of this formal acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 615), not a substantive bill. It honors the late Pastor Wallace B. Herring Sr. of Macon, Georgia, recognizing his service as a Vietnam War paratrooper, his 16-year role as senior pastor at Glorious Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and his community work with the Tubman African American Museum and Macon Little League. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to them. It has no legal effect or policy changes, serving solely as a formal tribute.