Rep. Darlene Taylor

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 285) is a ceremonial expression of praise from the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally commends Ms. Rhea Brashear, an adult education instructor at Southern Regional Technical College, for being named the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year. The resolution recognizes her excellence in teaching, innovative practices, and leadership within Georgia's technical education system. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect policy - its sole purpose is to honor her achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (HR 203) commending Youth Villages for its work supporting children and families. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific policies or individuals. The resolution honors the organization's 15 years of service in Georgia, its evidence-based programs (like the Intercept and LifeSet models), and its impact on over 5,500 Georgia youth annually. It serves only as a formal expression of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 154) formally commends Morehouse School of Medicine on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the institution's founding in 1978, its growth into an independent medical school, and its role in graduating over 1,800 physicians - particularly those serving underserved communities in Georgia. The resolution has no policy or funding impact; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the school's historical contributions to healthcare education.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 158), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Dawn Johns, a retired Vice President of Colquitt Regional Medical Center, for her 31 years of service, including leadership in multiple departments and contributions to the center's national awards. The resolution specifically highlights her role in developing the center as an "Employer of Choice" and fostering community partnerships. It does not create any new laws or affect policy - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation for her retirement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 7-14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It directs the House Clerk to share the resolution with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta’s Kids at Heart program. The bill does not create new laws or funding but symbolically recognizes the issue and supports awareness efforts for families affected by congenital heart defects.

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 submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a demonstration project to provide treatment services under Medicaid to persons in this state living with HIV; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 95 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) that commends community health workers for their role in underserved communities. It recognizes their work as trusted liaisons who improve access to health services, reduce disparities, and support cultural competence in care - without creating new policies or affecting any specific groups. The resolution encourages local and state collaboration to raise awareness of their contributions but contains no funding, mandates, or concrete policy changes. It was adopted by the House on January 28, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of support.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 90), not a law. It formally commends specific churches and organizations for their role in supporting "Project Elevation," a community health initiative in Southwest Georgia. The resolution highlights how Project Elevation trained 100 community health workers through 25 local churches, conducted cancer screenings (including 945 prostate cancer screenings), and provided health resources like fresh produce and grooming services. It specifically recognizes Mt. Zion Baptist Church, the Albany Coalition of Churches, Samaritan Clinic, Grooming Gods, and others for their contributions to improving health access and outcomes in rural communities.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to provide for a fiduciary duty to invest retirement assets solely in the financial interest of participants and their beneficiaries; to provide for duties; to provide for delegation of duties; to provide for objective; to provide for conformance; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-30-13.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing claims experience to policyholders, so as to require insurers providing policies for groups of 20 or more to timely furnish claims experience at the request of a group policyholder; to allow such insurers that use other methods to apply to the Commissioner for approval of the use of an alternative form of claims experience reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.