Rep. Jordan Ridley

Maddy summaryHR 1368 is a resolution commending Deputy Anthony Pacifico for his service and courage, specifically following a violent, life-threatening attack he faced on October 25, 2025, while on duty with another deputy. The resolution recognizes his integrity, dedication, and leadership in law enforcement, expressing the House of Representatives' appreciation for his contributions to public safety. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide Deputy Pacifico with a copy of the resolution as a formal gesture of commendation. This is a symbolic, non-binding resolution with no policy changes or legal effect.

Maddy summaryHR 1367 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Maine House of Representatives on February 12, 2026, to formally commend Deputy Nicholas Glass of the local law enforcement agency. It recognizes his actions during a violent attack he faced on October 25, 2025, while performing his duties, highlighting his "unquestioned integrity," dedication, and "extraordinary devotion to public service." The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for his contributions and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Deputy Glass. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or financial implications - it solely serves to honor an individual.

Maddy summaryHR 1298 is a commemorative resolution that names an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 75 and State Route 92 in Cherokee County as the "Cara Jaden Atkins Memorial Interchange." It honors Cara Jaden Atkins, a Georgia native who graduated with honors from Georgia Highlands College, worked in dental hygiene, and volunteered with local charities. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for the memorial. As a purely symbolic gesture, it has no policy or funding implications beyond the naming.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Health and all county boards of health to require persons to submit to vaccinations against or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to require that certain food products be disclosed as containing cell cultured meat, plant based meat alternatives, or both; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification of motor carriers, so as to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Safety to establish reasonable rates, fares, and charges for transportation by motor carriers of household goods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Gas South for its 20th anniversary as a natural gas provider. It formally congratulates the company on its growth from 168,000 to nearly 500,000 customers across 17 states, its community contributions (including $26 million given via its "Fuel For Good" program), and its employee-focused culture. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves to commend Gas South’s business and community impact. The Georgia House of Representatives adopted it unanimously on February 2, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health, so as to prohibit private and public primary and secondary schools from serving or selling, or allowing a third party to serve or sell, food or beverages that contain certain synthetic dyes; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adulteration and misbranding of food, so as to prohibit the addition of specific ingredients in food and the selling any food under an invented name when it does not contain some ingredient suggested by such name or contains only an inconsiderable quantity; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of local government, so as to prohibit the construction or development of new data centers for a specified time; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an exception; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide residential tenants with the right to complete repairs required by the landlord and offset rental installments by the reasonable cost of such repairs under certain circumstances; to provide residential tenants with the right to terminate a rental agreement under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.