Rep. Terry Cummings

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for members of the General Assembly to request assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Anat Sultan-Dadon, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, for her exemplary service in strengthening the bonds between the State of Israel and the State of Georgia and for her steadfast friendship to the people of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 112 years of service and recognizing March 3, 2025, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 314 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor poet Chelsea Rathburn as Georgia's Poet Laureate. It recognizes her literary achievements, her service promoting poetry statewide (including the Georgia Poetry in the Parks initiative), and her role as an ambassador for the literary arts since her 2019 appointment. This resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is purely a formal acknowledgment of her contributions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties regarding controlled substances, so as to clarify that the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession of four grams or more of fentanyl and fentanyl analog structural class is included within the prohibition of trafficking certain drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to require a law enforcement officer making a traffic stop to provide the operator with the purpose of the stop upon request after such operator displays his or her driver's license; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 245) congratulating Aaliyah Phillips on winning the Miss Cobb County 2025 title. It formally commends her for her achievements as a kindergarten teacher, community service, leadership roles, and her $10,000 scholarship to pursue a doctorate in education policy. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2025, serves only to honor her and extend best wishes for her future competitions - no policy changes or direct effects on constituents are involved.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 238) commends Melony Tidmore for being crowned Miss Cobb County's Teen 2025. It recognizes her achievements as a high school student, ballet dancer with 13+ years of training, community advocate through her initiative "Dance: A Movement Towards Better Health," and academic honors including a 4.12 GPA and National Beta Club All-Star award. The resolution formally congratulates her on her title and acknowledges her volunteer work with organizations like the Salvation Army and Atlanta Ballet. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact beyond public recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 237) formally recognizes John Suttles for his role as a 16-year-old participant in the 1965 Bloody Sunday civil rights march in Selma, Alabama. It commends his courage during the march and subsequent protests, which contributed to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and acknowledges his lifelong commitment to civic engagement. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and solely serves to honor his historical contributions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to family violence, so as to provide for substitute service when respondent is avoiding service to delay a hearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.