Rep. Anne Westbrook

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) for its 198 years of service as a trusted news source for African Americans. It recognizes the NNPA’s role in supporting over 200 Black-owned newspapers and media companies, serving 27+ million weekly readers, and celebrating its 2025 convention in Savannah, Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or communities - it is purely symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 988 is a commemorative resolution recognizing The Savannah Tribune, a newspaper founded in 1875 by African American leaders that has operated continuously for 150 years (with brief pauses). The resolution celebrates its historical role as one of the first African American-owned newspapers in the U.S., highlighting its coverage of civil rights issues and community advocacy during segregation and Jim Crow eras. It formally commends the Tribune's legacy of uplifting African Americans through journalism and directs the House Clerk to share the resolution with its publisher, Shirley Barber James. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy or legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends Savannah Feed the Hungry for providing over 1.5 million meals since 2009 and operating community programs like the Empowerment Center, which assists with homeownership and education. It honors the organization’s work serving 50,000+ people annually across Georgia and South Carolina through symbolic recognition, not policy changes. The resolution has no legal effect or new funding; it simply expresses the House’s appreciation via a formal written commendation.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Savannah State University men's basketball team for winning the 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 607 is a non-binding resolution congratulating St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, on its 150th anniversary. It recognizes the hospital's founding in 1875 by the Sisters of Mercy and its long-standing role as a community-focused healthcare provider serving Southeast Georgia. The resolution formally honors the hospital's history of medical care, community outreach programs (like the Good Samaritan Clinic), and its affiliation with Candler Hospital. This symbolic gesture has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses legislative support for the hospital's anniversary.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 549) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Paula Lawton Bevington, a prominent Atlanta attorney, community leader, and civic activist who died on August 4, 2024. The resolution formally expresses the House's condolences and recognizes her legacy, including her role as the first woman associate at a major Atlanta law firm, her work with the Peace Corps and Fulbright program, and her leadership in organizations like the Georgia Human Relations Commission and Rotary Club of Atlanta. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic tribute. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and the Grand Marshal of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James G. (Jay) Burke III, on the upcoming occasion of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 394 is a symbolic House resolution affirming that the American Dream - encompassing opportunity, prosperity, and upward mobility - belongs to all people, not just wealthy individuals. It emphasizes that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, rooted in historical civil rights efforts like the Civil Rights Act, are essential for removing barriers to opportunity and fostering inclusive communities. The resolution urges policymakers, schools, and workplaces to adopt DEI practices that promote equal access, respect, and shared prosperity. It does not create new laws or mandate actions, as it is a non-binding statement of principle.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance; to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefit managers; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical practice; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as not to condition the payment of any medical test or procedure or prescription drug benefit on prior authorization; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.