A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for 113 Years of Service and Recognizing January 13, 2026, as Founders Day; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to libel and slander, so as to prohibit individuals from bringing defamation actions against another individual who makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination when that individual believed such incident to have occurred; to provide for attorney's fees and costs for a prevailing defendant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Labor to ensure that certain employees receive comparable pay for comparable work in jobs which require comparable skill, effort, and responsibility; to provide for powers and duties of the Commissioner; to provide for consent orders, administrative orders, hearings, penalties, and judicial review; 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 of judges 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 to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Cobb County, Georgia, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4492), as amended, so as to revise a requirement for public hearings before the commission is authorized to spend over $100,000.00 to employ an independent consultant or conduct an independent study; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 970), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Jerrica Richardson for her service on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, particularly highlighting her 2020 historic election as the first African American to represent District 2. The resolution states she "diligently and conscientiously devoted... time, talents, and energy" to community and state welfare, and notes her leadership qualities and integrity. It has no policy impact or funding; it simply expresses the Georgia House's appreciation and directs a copy to be given to Ms. Richardson.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition and loss of property, so as to require corporations to report the number of single-family dwellings they own; to provide for annual reports to the state auditor; to provide for the creation of a public portal listing such reports; to provide for a fine; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 690) commends Mazal Tazazo, a survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, for her resilience and courage. It formally honors her as a symbol of strength following the attack that killed 1,200 people and injured thousands. The resolution expresses the House’s support for Tazazo’s recovery and extends sympathy to all affected by the tragedy. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal statement of recognition.
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry and supporting further action to improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. and the 100 Black Men of America Inc. and recognizing March 25, 2025, as their Joint Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.
