Rep. Ron Stephens

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Buy Local Savannah for its enduring commitment to strengthening independent businesses and preserving the unique character and economic vitality of Savannah and Chatham County; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Environmental Protection Division Permit and Variance Procedures and Rights to Review; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Medicaid Waiver Populations and Long-Term Financial and Administrative Sustainability; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to provide for filing of registration statements with the office of the Secretary of State; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy; 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 require secondary schools and public institutions of higher education to recognize certain rights for student journalists; to provide for protections for student media advisers; to provide for limitations; to provide for written policies; to provide for proceedings and injunctive relief; to provide for legislative findings, declarations, and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that formally dedicates an intersection in Chatham County, Georgia, to honor Mary Davis, the original lead vocalist of the S.O.S. Band. The measure designates the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue as the "Mary Davis 'S.O.S. Band' Intersection" and authorizes state transportation officials to install and maintain appropriate signage. The resolution recognizes Davis's musical contributions and the band's significant impact on soul and hip-hop music, citing their multi-platinum sales and numerous hit songs. This action serves as a public acknowledgment of Davis's legacy rather than implementing new regulatory or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the intersection of State Route 204 and Middleground Road in Chatham County as the Jimmy "Lord" Brown Intersection to honor the musician's contributions to American music. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the dedication, recognizing Brown as a founding member and master horn player of the funk band Brick. By naming the intersection after him, the bill formally acknowledges his legacy as a saxophone, flute, trumpet, and trombone player whose brass-driven sound helped define funk and rhythm and blues. This measure is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or policies but serves to recognize cultural contributions through official naming.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific intersection at State Route 307 and State Route 25 in Chatham County as the Reverend Bennie R. Mitchell Jr. Memorial Intersection to honor his life and community service. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the dedication, while also directing that copies of the resolution be provided to the Reverend's family. This measure serves as a commemorative resolution rather than a policy change, focusing on recognizing Reverend Mitchell's contributions to civil rights and community leadership in Savannah.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert McNeill (Neill) Herring for his years of service at the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.