Rep. Esther Panitch

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1254) formally recognizes the Tartan Trot, an annual community event hosted by Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, Georgia. It commemorates the event's celebration of Scottish heritage and Reformation history while highlighting its fundraising role for local and international causes like Habitat for Humanity, Stop Hunger Now, and food banks. The resolution specifically notes the 2026 event's expected 950 participants and its history of raising over $70,000 annually through run/walk events. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic commendation of the church's community service and cultural outreach efforts.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to require certain agencies to consider the definition of hinduphobia provided for in this Act to apply to laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin; to authorize fact finders in certain criminal cases to consider hinduphobia when determining whether a defendant intentionally selected any victim or group of victims or any property as the object of the offense; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for nonseverability; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-131.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right to obtain an independent medical evaluation or pediatric specialty consultation, so as to provide for the availability of medical records to a parent or legal guardian when a child is taken into medical custody; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 26, 2026, as "Day of Democracy" to recognize India's adoption of its Constitution on January 26, 1950, establishing it as a democratic republic. It highlights Georgia's Indian American community and U.S.-India democratic ties, noting India's constitutional influences on the U.S. system. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, authorizing the House clerk to distribute copies for public awareness. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legislative action.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions related to daily expense accounts of members of the General Assembly; to provide members of the General Assembly with an additional security expense allowance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the security guard division of the Department of Public Safety, so as to authorize the commissioner of public safety to provide security guards to the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives and their families or any member of the General Assembly who is subject to a creditable threat to his or her safety or security in the same manner as currently provided for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1060 is a ceremonial resolution passed by Georgia's House of Representatives to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2026 - the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. It symbolically honors the six million Jewish victims and millions of others murdered during the Holocaust, reaffirms Georgia's commitment to combating antisemitism and hate, and encourages education about this history. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a formal statement of recognition with no direct impact on individuals or programs. It was adopted by the House on January 27, 2026, and directs the Clerk to distribute copies publicly.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a State Court of Fulton County by consolidation of the existing Civil Court of Fulton County and the Criminal Court of Fulton County, approved March 24, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3023), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3944), and by an Act approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3518), so as to provide an additional judge for the State Court of Fulton County; to provide for the appointment of the initial additional judge and the election of successors; to provide for terms of office of said additional judge and successors to such judge; to provide for the powers and privileges of said additional judge; to provide for the compensation and expenses of said additional judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-34.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disorderly or disruptive conduct at any funeral or memorial service, so as to include religious worship and observance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HR 922) commending The Empowerment Workshop (TEW) nonprofit and its founder, Le'Dor Milteer, for community work in Atlanta. It recognizes TEW's programs supporting youth, small businesses, minority communities, and seniors, including events like Juneteenth and the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, as well as volunteer initiatives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The resolution formally honors their advocacy, equity efforts, and community engagement but does not create new laws or policies. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 2, 2025.