Rep. Solomon Adesanya

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for the deduction of the costs of certain repairs from rental payments; to revise the time required for answers; to revise provisions concerning the effectiveness of writs of possession; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for limitations on rent increases for seniors and veterans; to provide for definitions; to provide for defense in dispossessory actions; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited use of purchaser's credit card information by merchant, so as to limit the amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers using credit cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for coursework and educational programs and activities on the history of Black Americans through the history of the United States and their contributions to American society; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding House resolution (HR 490) commending the nonprofit organization World Coming Together To Make A Difference (WOCOTOMADI). It recognizes WOCOTOMADI's work since 2011, including health education on hypertension in Cameroon and Cameroonian communities, providing medical screenings and supplies, and promoting African cultural programs in the U.S. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors the organization's community efforts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life of Khari Oramae Burns, a child who passed away in March 2024, and designates March 8, 2025, as "Infant Emergency Awareness Day." It expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to her family and recognizes her legacy through this designated day. The resolution does not create new policies or programs but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment. It directly affects the Burns family by formally commemorating their daughter and sister. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 3, 2025.

A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2025, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to provide for the automatic restriction of criminal history records for convictions of certain misdemeanors and felonies five years after the completion of the sentence; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for the automatic sealing of certain criminal records; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 177), not a policy bill. It honors the life and memory of Richard Olorunrokan Adekola, known as "King Rokan," a Nigerian American musician, cultural leader, and community advocate in Georgia. The resolution recognizes his contributions as a performer who played at the 1996 Olympics opening ceremony, entertained three U.S. and Nigerian presidents, and promoted African heritage through music. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 5, 2025, expressing condolences to his family and celebrating his cultural impact. The resolution has no policy effects or direct impact on constituents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the 'Georgia Soil Amendment Act of 1976,' so as to provide for a new prohibited act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.