Rep. Edna Jackson

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, approved December 18, 1819 (Ga. L. 1819, p. 16), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3667), so as to provide for an additional judge of the State Court of Chatham County; to provide for the election, powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, immunities, and compensation of such additional judge; to authorize the governing authority of Chatham County to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Garden City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3983); to provide for the assets and liabilities thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to conduct an annual review of medications and treatment for sickle cell disease for Medicaid recipients; to provide for public input; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Garden City, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3581), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 4332), so as to provide for the mayor to fill any vacancy in the office of mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Representative Carl Gilliard for his public service and leadership in the Georgia House of Representatives. It directly affects Representative Gilliard by honoring his retirement after four terms and celebrating his contributions to the state. The resolution highlights his legislative achievements, community work, and role as chairman of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus without proposing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Atlanta Dermatology and Aesthetics, PC, for its 10th anniversary. It recognizes the practice's contributions to the medical community and its growth under the leadership of Dr. Sumayah Taliaferro. The resolution formally congratulates the company and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the commendation to the practice. This type of bill does not change laws or policy but serves to publicly acknowledge the organization's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that urges Georgia officials to rename Grady Memorial Hospital to Grady-Bell Memorial Hospital. The proposal seeks to honor Dr. Roy Charles Bell Sr., a civil rights leader who successfully led the legal fight that desegregated the hospital in 1962. The resolution also acknowledges Henry Grady's historical role in naming the original institution while noting his association with white supremacist views. If adopted, the change would require action by the governing authorities of the hospital system.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending the several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; 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 creates a House Study Committee on End of Life Issues to examine topics related to end-of-life care, financial burdens, and assisted death laws in Georgia. The committee will consist of five House members appointed by the Speaker, who will also serve as chairperson, and will study issues affecting patients, families, and caregivers. The committee has the authority to recommend legislative changes after reviewing current state policies and other states' assisted death laws, with a report due before the committee is abolished on December 1, 2026. Funding for the committee will come from existing House appropriations, and members will receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days of service.