Rep. Michelle Au

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to increase the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; to set the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes to the national average tax on cigarettes, as determined by the commissioner, in future tax years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for a five-year pilot program for the purpose of creating emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing units or EmPATH units in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for the administration of such program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the certification of EmPATH units; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for funding or gifts in-kind; to provide for exclusions; to provide for termination of such program and automatic repeal of the article; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 62) that formally commends Mary D'Souza Sequeira, an Indian female Olympian and pioneer in international sports. It recognizes her historic achievements, including competing in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics as part of India's first female Olympic team, winning medals at the 1951 and 1954 Asian Games, and receiving India's Dhyan Chand Award in 2013. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's admiration for her athletic career and character. It was adopted by the House on January 27, 2025, and will be presented to Sequeira.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 63) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of the Chinese-American Business Association of Atlanta (CBAA) on its 32nd anniversary. It acknowledges the CBAA's founding in 1992 for supporting Chinese-American businesses through meetings, seminars, and cultural promotion in Atlanta. The resolution formally congratulates the organization and its leadership, with no policy changes or direct impacts beyond this symbolic gesture. It was adopted by the House on January 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending the nonprofit organization AHIMSA-End Gun Violence for its work. It recognizes the group's founding, its focus on nonviolence ("Ahimsa"), and its youth mentorship programs teaching gun violence prevention advocacy. The resolution formally honors the organization and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to them. It has no legal effect or policy changes, solely serving as recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to increase the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; to provide that the proceeds derived from such increase are intended to be appropriated for healthcare purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 59) recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Korean Americans' historical contributions and community impact in Georgia, including their economic role and cultural presence (noting over 100,000 Korean Americans in the state and Korean as the third most spoken language). The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it simply authorizes the Georgia House of Representatives to formally acknowledge this anniversary through a public statement. It does not affect any individuals or create new laws.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to increase the rate of the tax on consumable vapor products; to provide that the proceeds derived from such increase are intended to be appropriated for healthcare purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 64) formally recognizes and commends the Chien Hong School of Kong Fu for performing the first lion dance at the Georgia state capitol in 2024, establishing an annual Lunar New Year tradition. It specifically highlights the school's role in preserving Chinese cultural traditions through its lion dance performances, led by Shifu Gary Mitchell with over 40 years of experience. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a ceremonial acknowledgment to be delivered to the school.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to establish the offense of failure to adequately secure a loaded or unloaded firearm; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.