Rep. Shea Roberts

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to enact the Representative Democracy Enforcement Act; to provide that direct initiative petitions petition sponsors shall be considered campaign committees pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to prohibit the use of public funds in advocating for or against direct initiative and referendum petitions; to authorize rule making; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 549) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Paula Lawton Bevington, a prominent Atlanta attorney, community leader, and civic activist who died on August 4, 2024. The resolution formally expresses the House's condolences and recognizes her legacy, including her role as the first woman associate at a major Atlanta law firm, her work with the Peace Corps and Fulbright program, and her leadership in organizations like the Georgia Human Relations Commission and Rotary Club of Atlanta. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic tribute. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of the State of Georgia shall have the power to enact, repeal, or amend general statutory law by direct initiative and referendum process; to provide for amendments to the Constitution by direct initiative process; to provide procedures and restrictions connected therewith; to provide exceptions; to authorize the General Assembly to provide for additional statutory procedures not in conflict with the provisions herein; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 510) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally commends Bob Rathbun, a long-serving Atlanta Hawks broadcaster and veteran sportscaster, for his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution highlights his 28-year tenure with the Hawks, regional Emmy awards, and contributions to sports media coverage. It does not create new laws or affect policy - it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to add caregivers to the list of persons who may make absentee ballot applications for certain electors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health and morals; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions of education; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, assistants, and others; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employees' insurance and benefits plans; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to continue operation of the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, subject to appropriations or the availability of other funds; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the Quit Line; to provide that the Quit Line will provide information about, evaluation for, and referrals to lung cancer screening services; to provide for the utilization and security of any data collected by the Quit Line; to provide for the creation of written materials with information about the Quit Line by the Department of Public Health and to require certain sellers of tobacco products to display and distribute such written materials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 26, 2025, as "DeKalb Day" at the Georgia state capitol to recognize DeKalb County's history, diversity, economic contributions, and leadership. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of the county's role as a cultural, educational, and economic hub in Georgia. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on February 26, 2025.

A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to appropriate an additional $2 million annually to the Georgia Pregnancy and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, in lieu of all moneys currently being appropriated to fund crisis pregnancy centers; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perinatal facilities, so as to explicitly prohibit limited services pregnancy centers from engaging in false or misleading advertising about the products or services provided at such centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for penalties; to provide for cause of action; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.