Rep. Floyd Griffin

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise procedures for the removal of members of the State Election Board who were elected by a house of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts, including both Articles 1 and 2 of said chapter, relating to the Georgia Education Savings Authority and the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," respectively; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally commends W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy and its principal, Dr. Cassandra Washington, for their work in preparing students for college and careers through innovative programs, local business partnerships, and community engagement. The resolution has no policy changes or legal effect - it is solely a gesture of recognition. It does not directly affect any individuals, programs, or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 279) formally recognizes and commends Dr. Noris Price for her service as Superintendent of Baldwin County Schools. It highlights her leadership in improving high school graduation rates, securing over $10 million in grants, and receiving awards like Georgia Superintendent of the Year. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial tribute to her contributions to public education.

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 April 29 of each year as "Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill), designating February 26, 2025, as "Pace Day" at the Florida Capitol. It honors the Pace Center for Girls, a nonprofit providing trauma-informed education, counseling, and support to girls in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The resolution symbolically recognizes the organization's work serving over 3,000 girls annually and its success in reducing juvenile justice system involvement. No new policies, funding, or obligations are created by this resolution.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution designating February 11, 2025, as "Omega Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. It recognizes the fraternity's founding at Howard University in 1911, its global membership (over 250,000 members), and its local impact in Georgia, including its headquarters in DeKalb County and service programs like youth mentoring and scholarships. The resolution has no policy changes or funding implications - it solely expresses legislative recognition of the fraternity's history and community contributions. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new obligations or alter existing laws.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill) expressing Georgia's support for HR 4052, which proposes creating a National Infrastructure Bank. It cites Georgia's infrastructure challenges - like $2.7 billion in wastewater needs, 31,000 lead service lines in Atlanta, and a shortage of 214,000 affordable housing units - to advocate for federal legislation that would fund infrastructure projects using existing Treasury debt (no new taxes/appropriations). The resolution urges Georgia's congressional delegation to support HR 4052 but does not create any new policies or funding itself.