Rep. Matt Dubnik

Maddy summaryHR 263 is a House resolution commending the Crisis Recovery Network, coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board, for its work supporting schools and communities recovering from crises like natural disasters or school shootings. It does not create new programs, allocate funding, or change policies; it solely expresses formal recognition through a written resolution adopted by the House on February 13, 2025. The resolution highlights the network's role in providing sustained mental health support, particularly for rural schools with limited counseling resources, but the action itself is purely ceremonial.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 43 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses and property, respectively, so as to revise provisions relating to pawnbrokers to exclude motor vehicle certificates of title from pawn transactions; to remove provisions stating that possession of a motor vehicle certificate of title by pawnbrokers is deemed to be possession of the motor vehicle; to remove references to pawnbrokers repossessing motor vehicles; to remove the ability of pawnbrokers to charge fees relating to registering liens on motor vehicle certificates of title and repossessing motor vehicles; to remove requirements relating to the disclosure of such fees; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as "Strolling Thunder Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It honors an event organized by the nonprofit GEEARS (Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students), where families share experiences about raising young children with lawmakers. The resolution highlights early childhood development priorities, including health, education, and family support, but does not create new policies or allocate funds. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no direct impact on legislation or affected groups. The bill was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending Malcolm Mitchell for his work as Georgia Reads Coach. It formally recognizes his efforts through the Share the Magic Foundation to promote literacy via school programs, virtual challenges, and community initiatives across Georgia and internationally. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation for his contributions to Georgia's literacy goals.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., the "Charter Schools Act of 1998," so as to enact the "Local Charter School Authorization and Support Act of 2025"; to provide for the State Charter Schools Commission to establish a program for the purposes of promoting and supporting the approval of new local charter school petitions by local boards of education and to provide incentive grants to local boards of education that approve new local charter school petitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes February 3-7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week to highlight the role of school counselors in supporting student success. It does not create new policies or funding but formally acknowledges counselors' contributions to students' academic, personal, and career development. The resolution directs the House Clerk to share a copy with the Georgia School Counselor Association. This is a symbolic recognition with no binding requirements or direct impact on legislation.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 5, 2025, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and ENGAGE: Youth in Government, which sponsors the Georgia Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a House resolution (HR 106) that formally recognizes and commends Trail Life USA, a youth development organization. It does not create new laws or policies, but serves as a symbolic gesture of support from the House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 29, 2025. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects no individuals or programs, but acknowledges the organization's work.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 116) passed by the House on January 29, 2025, to formally recognize and commend Carol H. Burrell. It does not establish any new policies, alter laws, or affect any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic expression of appreciation. The resolution serves purely as a formal acknowledgment with no binding legislative effect.