Rep. Patty Marie Stinson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate collard greens as the official state greens, with "potlikka" as the official state dipping sauce of the official state bread; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-18-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement to only practice at licensed funeral establishment, organic human reduction facility, or crematory and requirements of funeral establishments, so as to revise the requirement that a funeral establishment maintain at least eight caskets at each of its locations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-46-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for certification, utilization of nationally recognized accreditation standards, and website identifying nationally recognized accreditation entities, so as to provide that, in cases where a private review agent or utilization review entity is questioning the medical necessity of a healthcare service, a final determination on medical necessity must be agreed to by a clinical peer licensed in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 68th Annual Southeast District Conference of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., and honoring its longstanding commitment to leadership, service, and economic empowerment; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2B of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," so as to clarify student residency qualification for promise scholarship accounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives. It honors Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant, a Georgia resident, educator, U.S. Air Force veteran, and community advocate who passed away on April 30, 2022. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to her family and recognizes her life and contributions to her community. It directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her family. No policy changes or direct impacts on citizens are associated with this resolution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes February 2026 as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County, encouraging residents to support heart health awareness. It specifically highlights cardiovascular disease as a leading health threat for women, particularly African American women, and acknowledges partnerships with women-led organizations and the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition to promote education about heart disease and support community health efforts, with no new funding or regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryHR 463 is a symbolic resolution designating March as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month in Georgia. It does not create new laws or funding but asks state officials, local governments, businesses, and citizens to support awareness activities during March. The resolution specifically requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation and encourages public recognition of autoimmune diseases, which disproportionately impact women and people of color. This is a procedural measure focused on raising public awareness, not implementing policy changes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a new special purpose local option sales tax dedicated to healthcare purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for impact on other taxes; to provide for accountability and the withholding of funds by the state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January as National Birth Defects Prevention Month in Georgia. It encourages education and collaboration to reduce preventable birth defects and requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation calling on Georgians to observe the month with awareness activities. The bill has no funding or regulatory provisions - it is purely symbolic recognition. It directly affects Georgia residents through state-level awareness efforts but does not change healthcare access or prevention programs.