Rep. Carl Gilliard

Maddy summaryHR 261 is a resolution commending Patt Gilliard-Gunn for her work in cultural heritage preservation. It recognizes her role as co-founder of the Susie King Taylor Center, CEO of the Center for Jubilee, Reconciliation & Healing, and leader in initiatives like the Slave Dwelling Project and renaming Savannah's public square to "Taylor Square" honoring Civil War nurse Susie King Taylor. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal recognition for her contributions to African American history, tourism, and community empowerment. It was adopted by the House on February 13, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Equity and Fairness Commission; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for reporting; to provide a definition; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7C of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to therapy services for children with disabilities, so as to convene an advisory working group to review tools and protocols for the screening of children for trauma within the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program; to provide for findings and recommendations; to provide for abolishment of the advisory working group; to provide for subsequent periodic review of screening protocols and tools; to provide for implementation only if certain conditions are met; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the City of Savannah and Mayor Van R. Johnson for winning the 2025 Childhood Obesity Prevention & Environmental Health & Sustainability Award. The award recognizes Savannah's "Mayor on the Move: Healthy Savannah Kids Club" program, which uses a passport system to engage middle school students and families in activities across seven health domains (physical, emotional, social, etc.). The program was highlighted by the American Beverage Foundation for its community-focused approach to youth wellness and obesity prevention. As a formal commendation, the resolution does not create new policy or affect legislation.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to provide for the automatic restriction of criminal history records for convictions of certain misdemeanors and felonies five years after the completion of the sentence; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for the automatic sealing of certain criminal records; to provide a short title; 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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for free meals to public school students enrolled in after-school education programs or summer school education programs; to provide for policies, rules, and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 171), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Reverend Dr. Augustus T. Curry for his service as a Baptist pastor, church founder, and trial attorney. The resolution highlights his work establishing Cornerstone Baptist Church, his 30+ years in ministry, and his legal contributions, including service with the Fayette County NAACP. The House of Representatives passed it to commend him personally, with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents or laws. (1 sentence summary: A ceremonial resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Curry's ministry and legal service, with no policy implications.)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Cornerstone Baptist Church PTC for its 15th anniversary. It formally commends the church's history, community service, and dedication to spreading the Gospel, as documented in the resolution's "whereas" clauses detailing its founding and growth since 2010. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' symbolic recognition and best wishes for the church's continued work. No funding, regulations, or changes to law are involved.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 94), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes February 2, 2025, as "Georgia Arts Day" to honor the arts and culture sector's contributions. The resolution highlights the industry's economic impact (supporting 19,734 jobs and generating $1.3 billion in 2022) and encourages Georgia communities to celebrate arts and culture. It has no binding requirements or new funding mechanisms - its purpose is symbolic recognition only.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-182 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, so as to provide for state funding for one school counselor for every 250 full-time equivalent students; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.