A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Supervision Officer John Crew, the Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to provide for the local board of education or other governing body of each public and private elementary and secondary school in this state to install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; to provide for the purpose, content, and minimum standards of such key boxes; to provide for policies and regulation; to provide for the creation and maintenance of records; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 26, 2025, as "Charter Schools Day" at Georgia's state capitol to symbolically recognize charter schools. It does not create new policies or funding; instead, it formally acknowledges Georgia's 96 charter schools, their 65,000 enrolled students, and their role in serving communities across all 159 counties. The resolution cites a Stanford study showing charter school students outperforming peers in reading and math, and notes 21,000 students remain on charter school waitlists. The House adopted it to honor charter school educators and leaders, directing the Clerk to distribute copies to the Georgia Charter Schools Association and media.
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's trauma professionals, the Georgia Trauma Commission, and the Georgia Trauma Foundation and recognizing February 26, 2025, as Trauma Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2B-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for participating schools, responsibilities of education savings authority, prohibited requirements, and agency not established, so as to require participating schools to prepare school safety plans that meet certain requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health of students, so as to enact the "APEX Now Program"; to provide support for mental health services to students and school personnel experiencing incidents of violence, threats of violence, natural disasters, and other crisis situations; to provide for such program to be established within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for the development and promulgation of a mental health crisis plan; to provide for a 24 hour online and telephonic hotline; to provide for prospective parental consent; to provide for contracting for services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 13, 2025, as "Donor Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors and recognize supporting organizations like Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia. It symbolically acknowledges the contributions of donors, recipients, and families awaiting transplants, while highlighting efforts to increase donation registration. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of these organizations' work. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 20, 2025.
A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to adopt legislation requiring the United States Department of Agriculture to modify eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for students enrolled in institutions of higher education; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 308 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC), a Georgia nonprofit founded in 1996. It formally recognizes MAAC’s work coordinating child welfare services - including residential care, crisis support, and programs like Opportunity Passport and LEADS - to support at-risk youth and families across Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact or funding changes; it simply expresses the House’s appreciation for MAAC’s services and accreditation. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative action.
