Rep. Terry Cummings

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and certain employees of such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4333), so as to change the salary of the chief deputy clerk and the clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, so as to change the compensation and number of certain staff of the solicitor-general; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Wheeler High School Social Studies National Honor Society in Georgia. It highlights the group's efforts to promote social science education through their 'Civic Chats with the Wildcats' program, which discusses topics like government and history. The measure directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the society as a gesture of appreciation for their academic and leadership achievements. As a ceremonial honor, the bill does not create new laws or alter existing policies, but instead serves to publicly acknowledge the students' contributions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain communications privileged, so as to exclude from evidence certain communications made between attorney and client when the client is in a penal institution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Captain Dr. Melvin Pender Jr. for his distinguished lifetime achievements as a military officer, Olympic athlete, author, and civil rights advocate. The resolution honors his accomplishments, including earning a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics while serving in the Vietnam War and his induction into multiple Halls of Fame. It directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to Captain Pender as a gesture of appreciation. The measure does not change existing laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge his contributions to Georgia and the United States.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that recognizes and commends Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon for her achievements as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and entertainment industry leader. It highlights her work founding Jackson Events & Entertainment and Boss Chix ATL, where she mentors women entrepreneurs and organizes charitable initiatives. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to the community and directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the document to her.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays, election days, and Christmas Day, so as to repeal the prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages within 250 feet of any polling place; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Ebonie Ward for her work as an entrepreneur and community leader. It highlights her achievements as the founder and CEO of 11th & Co., a management company that supports Black female talent in the music and entertainment industries, and her role in launching initiatives like the A Seat at the Table nonprofit scholarship fund. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to Atlanta's creative community and her advocacy for equity in the entertainment sector.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, Consul General of India, Atlanta, United States of America, for his distinguished diplomatic service and extraordinary contributions to the State of Georgia and the Indian-American community; and for other purposes.