Rep. Gabriel Sanchez

Maddy summaryHR 669 is a resolution designating March 20, 2025, as "Mableton Day" at Georgia's state capitol. It formally recognizes the city of Mableton, Georgia, and its community contributions through this ceremonial designation. The resolution does not create new laws or policies, but instead provides a symbolic acknowledgment of Mableton's history and growth as a city in Cobb County. This procedural measure was unanimously adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends Leslie Palomino, a Georgia Latina state director for the nonprofit Poder Latinx, for her civic leadership and advocacy work empowering Latino communities in Georgia. The resolution highlights her background, community service, and recognition as one of Georgia's 50 Most Influential Latinos in 2024. As a purely honorary measure, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and property, respectively, so as to provide certain limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties; to prohibit landlords from charging rental amounts in excess of such limits as an unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 533) recognizing Araceli Barrientos for her community service in Georgia. It formally commends her work with organizations like Familias Azules (supporting families of children with autism), Parent to Parent of Georgia (assisting families with disabilities), and the Lifting Latinx Voices Initiative (providing health education). The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to honor her contributions. The Georgia House of Representatives passed it unanimously on March 6, 2025, to acknowledge her dedication to public service.

Maddy summaryHR 544 is a resolution commending Dr. Paula Greaves for her work in women's health, particularly her leadership as chief of the Wellstar Health System Women's Service Line and her focus on improving maternal health outcomes. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, formally recognizes her community service, medical expertise, and advocacy for women's health across all life stages. It does not create new laws or policies, but serves as a ceremonial honor expressing legislative appreciation for her contributions. The resolution was passed without opposition and will be provided to Dr. Greaves as a formal acknowledgment.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to establish a needs based grant program to combat food insecurity among postsecondary students; to provide definitions; to provide for a maximum award amount; to provide for applications; to provide for rules, regulations, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Johanna Caicedo for her community service in Georgia. It recognizes her 20+ years of work, including founding Georgia's only Latinx-led reproductive health initiative, advocating for LGBTQ communities, and serving as an outreach coordinator for Latinx families. The resolution formally honors her public service and extends "sincere best wishes" for her health and happiness. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, with no policy changes or direct effects on laws or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit certain employers that do not provide affordable health insurance benefits from requiring certain employees to provide a doctor's note when absent from work; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to prohibit certain agreements involving rental price-fixing as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; to provide for a criminal penalty; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to increase the minimum wage for certain employees and to provide for grants to certain employers; to provide for definitions; to increase the minimum wage for agricultural workers and state employees; to provide for the Department of Labor to implement a grant program for certain employers; to provide for criteria; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.