Rep. Betsy Holland

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-390.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless stunt driving, so as to declare motor vehicles used in the commission of reckless stunt driving offenses contraband and authorize forfeiture; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1408) symbolically recognizes the Atlanta Chamber Players (ACP) for its 50th anniversary, marking their founding in 1976. It commends ACP for premiering over 130 new chamber works, collaborating with national ensembles, mentoring youth through educational partnerships, and launching initiatives like Rapido!® (a national composition contest). The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative appreciation for ACP’s cultural contributions to Atlanta and the broader chamber music community. It was adopted by the House of Representatives in 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its Georgia chapter for leadership in suicide prevention; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), so as to prohibit the stopping or parking of a motor vehicle other than a transit vehicle in a designated transit vehicle lane in the City of Atlanta; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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.

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.

Maddy summaryHR 903 is a commemorative resolution honoring Attorney Gerald A. Griggs for his legal career and community service. It does not create new laws or policies; it simply recognizes his work as a prominent Atlanta attorney, his role in high-profile cases like the Atlanta Public Schools Cheating Trial, and his advocacy for anti-bullying initiatives and civil rights through organizations like the NAACP. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives in March 2025, with no substantive policy impact.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Holy Innocents' Episcopal School girls and boys basketball teams for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A-AAA Private State Championships; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 902 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally honor Michelle Taylor Willis for her community leadership, media entrepreneurship, and civic contributions. It recognizes her work as founder/CEO of Gagnant Media, publisher of SoFu Lifestyle Magazine, author of *Raising Significance*, and advocate for South Fulton County. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply records the House’s formal recognition of her achievements through a written resolution. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific group beyond honoring Willis personally. This is a standard procedural resolution, not a substantive legislative measure.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilwoman Dr. Melody Kelley, recipient of the 2025 Georgia Single Parent Fifth "Legacy Builders" Award; and for other purposes.